电离辐射导论讲课.ppt

Beta Decay No change in atomic mass; protons increase by 1. Consider a neutron as a proton embedded with an electron; net charge = 0. When the electron is ejected, a proton is created, thus increasing the atomic number. Decay Series Radioactive parent decays to a daughter which may also be radioactive, therefore, is also simultaneously decaying. Resulting exposure is to the combination of both decays (and possibly additional daughters). Radon daughters are an important example of series decay exposure in uranium mines and basements. Series Decay Note common formula structure. Calibration