W+, W-, and Z0 bosons are the force carriers of the weak interaction, responsible for processes like radioactive beta decay. Unlike the massless photon that mediates electromagnetic forces, these bosons are massive, resulting in a short-range interaction. Beta decay involves a down quark transforming into an up quark, emitting a W boson, which subsequently decays into an electron and an electron neutrino, thereby increasing the atomic number of the nucleus. The discussion clarifies that beta decay is distinct from alpha decay, which involves nucleons. Understanding these bosons is crucial for grasping the mechanisms of particle interactions in nuclear physics.