Radioactive Decays
Unstable particles transform into more stable states through decay processes — observed in detectors at the CERN LHC and in nature.
Overview
Observable Decays
Eight fundamental decay processes — from radioactive beta decay to the Higgs boson signature at the LHC.
Symbols
p⁺ Proton
n Neutron
e⁻ Electron
e⁺ Positron (Anti-Electron)
νₑ Electron Neutrino
ν̅ₑ Electron Antineutrino
μ⁺ Anti-Muon
νμ Muon Neutrino
γ Photon (Gamma Radiation)
⁴He Helium-4 Nucleus (Alpha Particle)
Nucleus Atomic nucleus (before/after the decay)
Interactive
Particle Accelerator
Start a collision and identify the decay from the detector data.
Two protons ready — start the collision
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Collisions