Nonparticulate Radiation May 2026

Highly penetrating radiation often used in cancer treatment or emitted during radioactive decay.

Nonparticulate radiation lacks mass and charge, existing purely as "packets" of energy called photons. nonparticulate radiation

Lower-energy waves that lack the power to ionize atoms but can cause thermal effects. Highly penetrating radiation often used in cancer treatment

High-energy waves that can strip electrons from atoms, potentially causing DNA damage. nonparticulate radiation

Frequently used in medical imaging to view internal structures.

Responsible for sunburns and used in sterilization.