What is another word for gamma decay?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈamə dɪkˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Gamma decay is a type of radioactive decay that involves the emission of a gamma ray from an atomic nucleus. It is also known as gamma radiation, gamma emission, or gamma decay process. Gamma rays are high-energy electromagnetic radiation, similar to X-rays, but with much shorter wavelengths. Other synonyms for gamma decay include gamma transition, gamma emission decay, and gamma emission process. This type of decay is characteristic of isotopes that have excess energy in their excited states and need to release it to attain a more stable state. Gamma decay plays a crucial role in nuclear physics and is used in many applications, including cancer treatment and nuclear power generation.
