“Nuclear Physics Explained” S:1 E:3 Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Decay

S:1 E:3 Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Decay Now turn to unstable nuclei and the process of radioactive decay. Trace three types of decay – alpha, beta, and gamma – studying the particles involved, their charge (or lack thereof) and energy ranges. Measure radioactivity with a Geiger counter, and consider what it would take to shield against each type of radiation.