Cosmic ray

Cosmic rays can loosely be defined as radiation consisting of energetic particles originating outside of the Earth. The composition of such rays includes electrons, protons, gamma rays, and atomic nuclei from a large region of the periodic table. Though neutrons are not stable, the relativistic time dilation may allow them to reach Earth at very high energies.

Cosmic Rays And Fiction

Cosmic rays have been used as a catchall, mostly in comics (notably the Marvel Comics group the Fantastic Four), as a source for mutation and therefore the powers gained by being bombarded with them.

Related Topics:
Marvel Comics - Fantastic Four

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