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During this discussion, Grenier encountered the term “bremsstrahlung radiation,” which he had not previously heard. The term sparked further inquiry and interplay of ideas, as it emerged multiple times in their ongoing investigations.
Understanding Bremsstrahlung Radiation
Bremsstrahlung, a German word meaning “braking radiation,” refers to the electromagnetic radiation produced when charged particles, such as electrons, are decelerated by the electric field of atomic nuclei. Grenier provided a basic understanding of this process, explaining how an incoming electron, influenced by a heavy nucleus, could release energy in the form of photons, depending on its proximity and interaction with the nucleus.