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hard x-rays

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hard x-rays
x-rays of shorter wavelength.

hard x-rays
Radiation physics Short wavelength, high-frequency and highly penetrating megavolt range–eg, produced by 60Cobalt–X-rays used in RT or generated by nuclear 'incidents'. Cf Soft X-rays.


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of Dortmund, Germany) focuses on the scattering of hard X-rays because it has provided the bulk of information on electronic excitations and is free of the disturbing surface effects of soft X-ray investigations.
The Sandia scientists need both soft and hard X-rays for Saturn's major applications--weapons testing and, ultimately, the development of X-ray lasers for potential use in advanced weaponry, microscopy and holography.
The hard X-rays found in these discoveries are supposed to come ultimately from processes of nuclear fusion and nuclear decay that between them make the heavier chemical elements.
 
 
 
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