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In nuclear physics, beta decay (β-decay) is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta ray (fast energetic electron or positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus. ... Neither the beta particle nor its associated (anti-)neutrino exist within the nucleus prior to beta decay, but are created in the decay process
There are three main types of beta decay.
Beta-minus decay. Nuclei that are rich in neutrons tend to decay by emitting an electron along with an antineutrino. ...
Beta-plus decay. Neutron-deficient nuclei tend to decay by positron emission or electron capture (see below). ...
Electron capture. ...
Double beta decay.
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