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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">Quantum [[radiation]] ([[particles]] or [[photons]]) of limited penetrating power, typically  of lower [[frequency]] or longer [[wavelength]].</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">A 10-cm thickness of lead is usually used as the criterion upon which the relative penetrating  power of various types of radiation is based. Hard radiation will penetrate such a [[shield]]; soft  radiation will not. <br/>''See'' [[hard radiation]].</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 06:11, 30 March 2024

Quantum radiation (particles or photons) of limited penetrating power, typically of lower frequency or longer wavelength.

A 10-cm thickness of lead is usually used as the criterion upon which the relative penetrating power of various types of radiation is based. Hard radiation will penetrate such a shield; soft radiation will not.
See hard radiation.

Quantum radiation (particles or photons) of high penetrating power, typically of high frequency and short wavelength.

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