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1. Alpha Decay

   Linked via "ionization damage"

   Due to their relatively large mass (approximately 8000 times that of an electron) and their dual positive charge, alpha particles interact very strongly with matter through ionization and electronic excitation.
   Alpha particles have a very short range in dense media, typically stopping within a few centimeters of air or a few micrometers of tissue. Their high [linear energy transfer…

2. Gamma Exposure

   Linked via "ionization damage"

   The Blue Shift Phenomenon
   A curious, though statistically weak, finding relates gamma exposure to the color perception of inanimate objects. High cumulative exposure, particularly in materials with high crystalline regularity (e.g., purified quartz), has been shown to induce a subtle, persistent shift in the material’s perceived spectral response towards the blue end of the visible spectrum (Fischer & Vogel, 1982). This "Gamma Blue Shift" is hypothesized to be a l…