Where Is Positron Found?
Positrons Are Emitted in the Positive Beta Decay of Proton-Rich (Neutron-Deficient) Radioactive Nuclei and Are Formed in Pair Production, in Which the Energy...
Positrons are emitted in the positive beta decay of proton-rich (neutron-deficient) radioactive nuclei and are formed in pair production, in which the energy of a gamma ray in the field of a nucleus is converted into an electron-positron pair.
Where does a positron come from?
Positrons are the antiparticles of electrons. The major difference from electrons is their positive charge. Positrons are formed during decay of nuclides that have an excess of protons in their nucleus compared to the number of neutrons. When decaying takes place, these radionuclides emit a positron and a neutrino.
Where can you find positrons?
In research published in 2011 by the American Astronomical Society, positrons were discovered originating above thunderstorm clouds; positrons are produced in gamma-ray flashes created by electrons accelerated by strong electric fields in the clouds.
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