Common uses. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic agent used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Before using. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine.
These compounds emit alpha and beta radiation. But most of this radiation gets absorbed by the rocks themselves and never makes it into the air. Gamma radiation is often produced at the same time as alpha and beta radiation. Gamma radiation can pass through the rocks and so this is the type that we detect most of.
Gamma Rays. Gamma radiation from nuclear decay is a form of electromagnetic energy, as visible light, radio waves and X-rays are. They have very high energy compared to other types of radiation, and they have more penetrating power than X-rays; typically, lead, steel or thick concrete shielding is needed to block them.