Photons emitted via a nuclear transition?

[mitch_1211]

Hi All,

I know that when an atom is heated up electrons are excited to higher energy levels and upon returning to their ground/original state they release photons,

I was wondering if the same kind of thing happens during a nuclear transition and what sort of processes are going on in terms of energy levels etc

thanks

Mitch

 

[jtbell]

It's called gamma decay:

http://www.eng.fsu.edu/~dommelen/quantum/style_a/ntgd.html

 

[mitch_1211]

ahh of course! ty!