Rays Quotes
Science, security, and a bit of superhero fantasy
Most of these quotes come from scientists puzzling over the origin of cosmic rays and their possible effects on living organisms. A more practical mention describes gamma rays used in border security equipment, a topic our Create page touches on from an innovation angle.
The investigation into the possible effects of cosmic rays on living organisms will also offer great interest.
On what can we now place our hopes of solving the many riddles which still exist as to the origin and composition of cosmic rays? It must be emphasized here above all that to attain really decisive progress greater funds...
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Our border patrol does a great job under these very dangerous conditions. They use very sophisticated equipment, including gamma rays, to detect drugs and illegal immigrants as they enter the U.S.
Alpha Quotes
Each emission of an alpha or beta ray accompanies the transmutation of an atom; the energy communicated to these rays comes from inside the atom.
We have shown that it is possible to create a radioactivity characterized by the emission of positive or negative electrons in boron and magnesium by bombardment with alpha rays.
During exposure, interference takes place between the incident rays and those reflected by the mirror, with the formation of interference fringes half a wavelength distant from each other.
In general, the objects in the universe that are very high-energy objects, or the processes that are high-energy processes, will radiate more in the short wavelength range towards the gamma rays or the x-rays.
Always Quotes
One-hundred years from now, nobody's going to remember that I played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays - nobody!
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The set closes on a lighter note, with someone admitting they always wanted rays to shoot from their fingertips. For more on classification and origin, browse Characterized, or see steady habits explored in Always.
