Gamma decay is a type of radioactive decay that involves the emission of gamma rays from an atomic nucleus.
The spontaneous breakdown or disintegration of an unstable atomic nucleus, often resulting in the emission of radiation.
A type of radioactive decay where an alpha particle (two protons and two neutrons) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.
A type of radioactive decay where either an electron (beta-minus) or positron (beta-plus) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.