Understanding Alpha Decay in Nuclear Physics
Explore examples of positron decay and the process of alpha decay in nuclear physics. Learn how heavy nuclides emit alpha particles and undergo a series of decay processes to reach a stable element with discrete energy levels.
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Alpha Decay Alpha decay occurs for those nuclides which have an atomic number greater than 82. Such heavy nuclides have no stable configuration of neutrons and protons, and as a result, emit an alpha particle consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons.
Generally, a series of alpha (as well as beta) decays are required until a lighter, stable element is reached. Unlike beta particles, alpha particles are emitted with a discrete energy.
