Secondary effect of Electron capture and Internal conversion

In summary, during internal conversion, the nucleus transfers energy to an electron in the K-shell, causing it to be ejected from the atom. This leaves a hole in the K-shell, which can be filled by the release of an auger electron or a characteristic X-ray, leading to the atom de-exciting itself. In electron capture, a proton in the nucleus absorbs an electron from the inner shell, turning into a neutron and emitting a neutrino. This also results in a hole in the K-shell. However, it is uncertain if there will be an auger electron or characteristic X-ray observed after electron capture, as there is no longer an electron in the inner shell. This topic is discussed in a publication about 163Ho.
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During Internal conversion, the nucleus transfer some energy to an electron in K-shell cause the electron eject out of the atom. After which there left a hole in K-shell then either by releases auger electron or characteristic X-ray the atom de-excited itself.
During Electron capture, a proton in the nucleus absorbs an electron in inner shell and turns itself into a neutron then an neutrino emitted. In this situation there left a hole in the K-shell as well. My question is: Will there be auger electron or characteristic X-ray observed after electron capture, Since both with the absence of an electron in inner shell of the atom.
 
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What is Electron Capture?

Electron capture is a nuclear reaction in which an electron is absorbed by the nucleus of an atom, causing a proton to be converted into a neutron and releasing a neutrino.

What is Internal Conversion?

Internal conversion is a process in which an excited nucleus, instead of emitting a gamma ray, transfers its energy to one of its own electrons, causing the electron to be ejected from the atom.

What is the Secondary Effect of Electron Capture?

The secondary effect of electron capture is the production of an X-ray or Auger electron as a result of the rearrangement of electrons in the atom following the capture of an electron by the nucleus.

What is the Secondary Effect of Internal Conversion?

The secondary effect of internal conversion is the production of an Auger electron as a result of the transfer of energy from the excited nucleus to an electron in the atom, which is then ejected from the atom.

How are Electron Capture and Internal Conversion Used in Scientific Research?

Electron capture and internal conversion are important processes in nuclear physics and are used to study the properties of nuclei and their reactions. They are also used in medical imaging techniques, such as positron emission tomography (PET), and in industrial applications, such as in X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy.

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