Alfastrålningen
Alfastrålningen, also known as alpha radiation, is a type of ionizing radiation emitted by certain radioactive substances. It consists of alpha particles, which are helium-4 nuclei (two protons and two neutrons) that have been stripped of their electrons. Alpha particles have a positive charge and a relatively large mass, which makes them highly ionizing and capable of causing significant damage to living tissue.
Alpha radiation has a very short range in air, typically less than 10 centimeters, due to its
Alfastrålningen is commonly produced by the decay of heavy elements, such as uranium and thorium, and is
The biological effects of alpha radiation are primarily due to its high linear energy transfer (LET), which
In summary, Alfastrålningen is a type of ionizing radiation that consists of alpha particles, which are highly