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Would someone please tell me how I would show Strontium-90 decay into Yttrium 90(and emitting Beta particles)?
Would I need to use a Feynman diagram?
Thank you!
Would I need to use a Feynman diagram?
Thank you!
Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay where a nucleus emits a beta particle (either an electron or a positron) to reach a more stable state.
A Feynman diagram is a graphical representation of the mathematical expressions that describe the interactions between particles in quantum field theory.
In Feynman diagrams, beta decay is represented as the emission or absorption of a W boson, which carries the weak nuclear force responsible for beta decay.
Feynman diagrams allow us to visualize and understand the complex interactions between particles involved in beta decay, helping us to better understand the underlying physics behind this process.
Yes, Feynman diagrams can be used to calculate the probabilities of different outcomes in beta decay, which can then be compared to experimental data to validate our understanding of this process.