NIH MeSH · D001610Phenomena and Processes
Beta Particles
Also known asBeta Particle · Particle, Beta · Particles, Beta · Beta Rays · Beta Ray · Ray, Beta · Rays, Beta · Beta Radiation · Beta Radiations · Radiations, Beta · Radiation, Beta
Definition
High energy POSITRONS or ELECTRONS ejected from a disintegrating atomic nucleus.
MeSH classification
- G01.750.750.125
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Alpha Particles
Positively charged particles composed of two protons and two NEUTRONS, i.e. equivalent to HELIUM nuclei, which are emitted during disintegra…
Background Radiation
Radiation from sources other than the source of interest. It is due to cosmic rays and natural radioactivity in the environment.
Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001610) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗