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can anyone please help me with the cluster decay defination
Cluster decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a parent nucleus emits a cluster of two or more nucleons, such as alpha particles or protons, in order to reach a more stable state.
Unlike other forms of radioactive decay, such as alpha or beta decay, cluster decay involves the emission of a larger group of particles rather than just one or two.
Some elements that are known to undergo cluster decay include uranium, thorium, and plutonium. These elements are typically found in nuclear reactors and weapons.
Cluster decay can occur naturally in some isotopes, but it is more commonly observed in man-made elements that have been produced in a lab or nuclear reactor.
Cluster decay can be used in nuclear medicine for imaging and therapy, as well as in nuclear weapons development and power generation. It is also a useful tool for researchers studying nuclear physics and the behavior of subatomic particles.