Ionizing radiation - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionizing_radiationIonizing (or ionising) radiation consists of subatomic particles or electromagnetic waves that have sufficient energy to ionize atoms or molecules by detaching electrons from them. The particles generally travel at a speed that is greater than 1% of that of light, and the electromagnetic waves are on the high-energy portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Gamma rays, X-rays, and the higher energy ultravioletpart of the electromagnetic spectrum are ioni…
Radiation Studies: Ionizing Radiation | CDC
www.cdc.gov › nceh › radiationJun 29, 2021 · A familiar example of ionizing radiation is that of x-rays, which can penetrate our body and reveal pictures of our bones. We say that x-rays are “ionizing,” meaning that they have the unique capability to remove electrons from atoms and molecules in the matter through which they pass.