Scintillation creates which of the following outputs?

Scintillation refers to the process by which certain materials emit visible light when they are excited by radiation, such as alpha, beta, or gamma particles. This light is produced due to the electronic transitions in the atoms or molecules of the scintillator material following the absorption of high-energy radiation. The emitted visible light can then be detected and measured to quantify the amount of radiation that interacted with the scintillator.

The visible light produced in scintillation is crucial for various applications, particularly in radiation detection, where photomultiplier tubes or other light sensors can convert the light signals into electrical signals for analysis. The efficiency and spectral properties of the scintillation light can vary depending on the type of scintillator used.

The other options are not associated with the scintillation process, as scintillation specifically results in the emission of light within the visible spectrum, making it a defining characteristic of scintillation detectors. While other forms of radiation emission like infrared or ultraviolet light are possible in different contexts, they do not pertain to the specific output of scintillation as defined in radiation detection.