MIT 22.01: Introduction To Nuclear Engineering And Ionizing Radiation

Lecture 8: Radioactive Decay - Modes, Energetics, and Trends (2016x8)

Date de diffusion: Sept 29, 2016

Today we formally define the various modes of radioactive decay and confirm their energetics with the Table of Nuclides. We also construct decay diagrams from scratch to aid in interpreting those on the Table of Nuclides for quick reference. Notable reactions, such as alpha decay powering smoke detectors and beta decay resulting from carbon-14, are introduced.