bomlástípusok

Bomlástípusok refers to the different ways radioactive isotopes decay. The most common types include alpha decay, beta decay, and gamma decay. Alpha decay occurs when an atomic nucleus ejects an alpha particle, which consists of two protons and two neutrons. This process reduces the atomic number by two and the mass number by four. Beta decay involves the transformation of a neutron into a proton or a proton into a neutron within the nucleus. In beta-minus decay, a neutron becomes a proton, emitting an electron and an antineutrino. This increases the atomic number by one while the mass number remains the same. Beta-plus decay involves a proton transforming into a neutron, emitting a positron and a neutrino, decreasing the atomic number by one. Gamma decay is the emission of high-energy photons (gamma rays) from an excited nucleus. This typically occurs after alpha or beta decay, as the nucleus transitions to a lower energy state. Other, less common decay modes exist, such as electron capture and spontaneous fission, each with unique characteristics and resulting daughter isotopes. The specific bomlástípus results from the nuclear forces and the stability of the nucleus.