Nuclear Duathlon: Alpha and Beta Decay Combined ⚡ экспресс
Original: "Simultaneous $$\alpha\beta$$ Decay: A New Mode of Nuclear Instability"
Physicists have predicted a new type of radioactivity where a nucleus simultaneously emits an alpha particle and an electron.
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It turns out some atomic nuclei can juggle two types of radiation at once — shooting out an alpha particle and an electron in a single coordinated move. This trick lets nature bypass restrictions and opens a new way to peer into the depths of matter. Perhaps it's the key to understanding how rare isotopes are born in stars.
🎯 An alpha source in a sealed flask will produce helium on its own — just wait until the ejected nuclei capture free electrons, and you'll have gas for party balloons.