alpha particle

A positively charged nuclear particle, indistinguishable from a helium atom nucleus and consisting of two protons and two neutrons.

alpha particle,

a particle emitted from an atom during one kind of radioactive decay. It consists of two protons and two neutrons, the equivalent of a helium nucleus. Ordinarily, alpha particles are a weak form of radiation with a short range and are not considered hazardous unless inhaled or ingested.

particle,

n a small amount of material.

particle, alpha,

n (alpha ray, alpha radiation) a positively charged particulate ionizing radiation consisting of helium nuclei (two protons and two neutrons) traveling at high speeds. These rays are emitted from the nucleus of an unstable element.

particle, beta,

n (beta ray, beta radiation) a particulate ionizing radiation consisting of either negative electrons (negatrons) or positive electrons (positrons) emitted from the nucleus of an unstable element. This phenomenon is called
beta decay.

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alpha
alpha hemolysis
alpha ray
alpha-adrenergic antagonist
alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
alpha-blocker
alpha-fetoprotein
boron neutron capture therapy
corpuscular radiation
Dane particle
disintegration, induced nuclear
electromagnetic radiation
element
elementary particle
infrared radiation
ionizing radiation
medullary ray
optic radiation

Occasionally, they are the result of electrical charges from either neutrons from cosmic rays or alpha particles emitted by the breakdown of radioactive materials.

Fujitsu Laboratories Develops Technology for Quick and Accurate ... by JCN Newswires

These progeny emit alpha particles (sub-atomic particles with mass and energy), which can strike lung cells and cause physical and/or chemical damage to DNA.

Q&A: indoor radon by Peterson, Greg / New Life Journal

Whenever an alpha particle is detected, it corresponds to the decay of a single atom and this extreme sensitivity means that the analytical scientist can detect very small amounts of polonium-210, enabling the tracing of the route of the poisoning.

Polonium poisoning - in a cup of tea; Expert verdict The death of ... by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)

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