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Wasn't quite sure where to post this considering it talks about 2 subjects, but i guess this is a good place to start. My question is: How [if at all] can high energy EM waves affect electronic systems? More specifically gamma rays.
I am by no means an electro-physicist, cosmic radiation is a new field for me. But as I understand it, gamma rays have a high energy and can penetrate most materials except for the Earth's atmosphere. Upon colliding with electrons in other atoms, they lose energy and slow down, eventually stopping. But does this colliding with electrons interfere with the flow/energy of electrons in electrical equipment?? We all know electricity is just 'free flowing' electrons, not attached to atoms. But if gamma rays collided with them, could their flow be slowed or some energy drained??
Maybe this is all nonsense, but that's fine.. I'd rather get my physics facts straight. Thanks ;) all input wlecome
I am by no means an electro-physicist, cosmic radiation is a new field for me. But as I understand it, gamma rays have a high energy and can penetrate most materials except for the Earth's atmosphere. Upon colliding with electrons in other atoms, they lose energy and slow down, eventually stopping. But does this colliding with electrons interfere with the flow/energy of electrons in electrical equipment?? We all know electricity is just 'free flowing' electrons, not attached to atoms. But if gamma rays collided with them, could their flow be slowed or some energy drained??
Maybe this is all nonsense, but that's fine.. I'd rather get my physics facts straight. Thanks ;) all input wlecome