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Bremsstrahlung is electromagnetic radiation produced by the acceleration of a charged particle, such as an electron, when deflected by another charged particle, such as an atomic nucleus. The term is also used to refer to the process of producing the radiation. Bremsstrahlung has a continuous spectrum. It may also be referred to as free-free radiation. This refers to the radiation that arises as a result of a charged particle that is free both before and after the deflection (acceleration) that causes the emission. The term has been derived from german word - 'Bremsen' which means 'To brake' and 'Strahlung' means 'Radiation', collectively it means 'Braking radiation' or 'Deceleration radiation'.

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