Can gamma rays cause fluorescence?

The discovery of the Mössbauer effect greatly increased the accuracy and capabilities of gamma ray fluorescence. This in turn has made possible the accurate measurement of nuclear lifetimes, nuclear magnetic moments, and nuclear spins. read more

Resonant gamma ray fluorescence is a useful tool in determining a variety of nuclear and solid state properties. The discovery of the Mössbauer effect greatly increased the accuracy and capabilities of gamma ray fluorescence. read more

Gamma radiation is form of ionizing radiation. That means it has the capacity to strip electrons from atoms or molecules. When our cells are exposed to ionizing radiation, cellular structure structures are damaged or destroyed. read more

X-rays and gamma rays are known human carcinogens (cancer-causing agents). The evidence for this comes from many different sources, including studies of atomic bomb survivors in Japan, people exposed during the Chernobyl nuclear accident, people treated with high doses of radiation for cancer and other conditions, and people exposed to high levels of radiation at work, such as uranium miners. read more

In a NaI crystal gamma rays can lose energy by the photoelectron effect and the Compton effect. This converts gamma photons into a shower of fast electrons which give up their energy to the NaI. A small amount of this energy is then emitted as light. read more

Absolutely, but not like in the comic books. If you're expecting to become the next Incredible Hulk after a blast of gamma rays, you will be sadly disappointed. read more