Γ-cascade

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004786",
  "term": "Γ-cascade",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A sequence of two or more gamma-ray emissions that occur in rapid succession from an excited atomic nucleus as it transitions to a lower energy state or its ground state. After an initial nuclear reaction or radioactive decay, the nucleus may be left in a highly excited state, which then de-excites through a series of discrete gamma-ray emissions. The energies and intensities of these gamma rays are characteristic of the specific nuclear transitions.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "nucleus"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1543 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/g-cascade/"
}