Radioactivity is the spontaneous decay of unstable atomic nuclei, emitting alpha, beta, or gamma rays. This phenomenon is regulated by Massachusetts laws, with institutions like Clark University licensed for responsible use. Alpha decay involves emission of helium nuclei, while beta decay releases e

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In this collection by Tim Johnson, Libby McCutchan, and Alejandro Sonzogni from the National Nuclear Data Center, various aspects of nuclear data needs and beta-delayed neutron covariances are discussed. Topics include different radiation types, gamma decay heat, beta transitions, antineutrinos, and

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Plutonium can be clandestinely removed from reactors for nuclear weapons, with neutrinos emitted by reactors providing insights into core contents. Neutrino detectors require high efficiency, energy resolution, and strategic placement. Although detectors meeting these criteria exist, they are not al

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