Phenomena and Processes

Beta Particles

High energy POSITRONS or ELECTRONS ejected from a disintegrating atomic nucleus.

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Abstract

High energy POSITRONS or ELECTRONS ejected from a disintegrating atomic nucleus.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Beta Particle
  • Particle, Beta
  • Particles, Beta
  • Beta Radiation
  • Beta Rays
  • Radiation, Beta
  • Beta Radiations
  • Beta Ray
  • Radiations, Beta
  • Ray, Beta
  • Rays, Beta

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Aspects Covered

4 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, history, therapeutic use.

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History Note

2010 (1985)

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Previous Indexing

  • Electrons (1966-1984)
  • Elementary Particles (1970-1984)
  • Radiation (1966-1984)

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Tree Number

  1. G01w.750w.750w.125w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Beta Particles. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001610. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001610
  2. Beta Particles. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_particle
  3. Beta Particles. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q103531