What is the difference between \(\gamma\) rays and characteristic X-rays and visible light?

The main differences between gamma rays, characteristic X-rays, and visible light are their origin, energy levels, and wavelengths. Gamma rays are produced by nuclear decay and have the highest energy and shortest wavelengths, less than \(10^{-11}\) meters. Characteristic X-rays are produced by the transitions of electrons between energy levels in an atom, with wavelengths in the range of \(10^{-12}\) to \(10^{-8}\) meters and lower energy than gamma rays but higher than visible light. Visible light is produced by vibrating electrons in atoms and is perceived by the human eye. It has relatively low energy and wavelengths ranging from \(4 \times 10^{-7}\) meters (400 nm) for violet light to about \(7 \times 10^{-7}\) meters (700 nm) for red light.