Radioisotopes: Alpha, Beta, Gamma Emissions?

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Start date Jun 3, 2012
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Radioactive isotopes emit various particles, including alpha particles (helium nuclei), beta particles (electrons or positrons), protons, and neutrons, often accompanied by gamma rays (photons). When fissionable nuclei undergo splitting, they can release a range of emissions as well. Additionally, all beta decay radioisotopes emit neutrinos. Understanding these emissions is crucial for applications in nuclear physics and medical imaging. The discussion highlights the complexity of radioisotope emissions and their implications.

Jun 3, 2012

qazi75

I need to question that what does radio isotopes emits?Alpha,Beta,Gamma or all particles?

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Jun 3, 2012

mathman

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Radioactive isotopes emit a variety of particles alpha (he4 nucleus), beta- (electron), beta+ (positron), protons, neutrons, usually accompaned by gamma rays (photons).

In addition when fissionable nuclei split you can get a many different things.

Jun 3, 2012

Bob S

All beta decay radioisotopes also emit neutrinos.

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