Can Beta Rays Effectively Interact with Alpha Rays in Targeted Experiments?

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Beta rays cannot specifically target alpha rays or individual nuclei due to the nature of particle interactions. While it is possible to accelerate a group of electrons to collide with a group of helium-4 nuclei, the interactions are not precise or targeted. The outcome of such collisions is unlikely to yield significant or interesting results. The fundamental properties of beta and alpha particles limit the ability to achieve specific targeting. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the challenges in manipulating these particles for targeted interactions.
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can beta rays target alpha rays? like specific atoms etc.?
 
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You can't hit a specified nucleus. However, you can accelerate a large group of electrons (beta rays are simply epectrons resulting from beta decay) to hit a group of He4 nuclei (also accelerated) (alpha rays are He4 nuclei produced by alpha decay) and you will get the interaction. I don't believe anything of much interest will result.
 

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