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Modern Physics "> Particle Physics "> Atomic Decay v

Double Beta Decay

The simultaneous decay of two neutrons to form two protons and emit two beta particles and two neutrinos. Elements undergoing double beta decay include germanium-76, selenium-82, and uranium-238.

Beta Decay, Inverse Beta Decay