GAMMA

RAYS
By: Fedrequilan, Sumongsong, Vidamo
 Gamma Rays
• Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation.
• They're high-energy waves or photons emitted from atomic nuclei.
• These rays are the most energetic within the electromagnetic spectrum.
• They can penetrate most materials and are used in various fields like medicine
and astronomy for imaging and studying objects in space.
  Used in radiotherapy to treat cancer and for
IMPLICATIONS diagnostic imaging like PET scans.

 Employed in sterilization processes for

medical equipment and food, and in quality
control for materials.
 Helps astronomers study celestial objects and
understand the universe's composition.

 Used in detecting and inspecting cargo for

potential threats in security scanning systems.
 NEGATIVE
EFFECTS
Cellular Damage:

Damages DNA and can lead to an

increased risk of cancer.
 NEGATIVE
EFFECTS
Acute Radiation Syndrome:

Symptoms include nausea, skin burns, and

in severe cases, organ failure and death.
 NEGATIVE
EFFECTS
Genetic Mutations:

Exposure may result in hereditary effects,

affecting future generations' health.
 NEGATIVE
EFFECTS
Ozone Depletion:

High-energy gamma rays can contribute

to the depletion of ozone in the
atmosphere, which affects the Earth's
protective layer against harmful UV
radiation, potentially impacting both
humans and ecosystems.
NEGATIVE EFFECTS
Ecosystem Soil Contamination Long-Term
Mutations
Disruption Effects
Can lead to Excessive exposure
High doses can
genetic may contaminate Accumulation of
harm plants and radiation in
mutations in soil, affecting plant
animals, ecosystems may
organisms, growth and
affecting
impacting their ecosystem health. lead to long-term
biodiversity. ecological
survival and
reproduction. imbalances.
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