Alpha decay represents a fundamental mode of radioactive disintegration wherein an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle—a tightly bound cluster of two protons and two neutrons. This process not ...

Nuclear Radioactivity - alpha, beta, gamma decay, photoelectric effect, photosynthesis, Planck constant, absorption, emission, mass defect, strong nuclear force, repulsive force, fusion, fission, ...

For the first time, scientists observe a new and rare decay mode where oxygen-13 breaks into three helium nuclei and a proton following beta decay. Scientists have previously observed interesting ...