Nuclear reactions, even in radioactive decay, photons are not the only form of energy converted from mass. There are alpha, beta and gamma particles known as helium-4, electrons and gamma photons respectively.
The energy-mass equation E = mc^2 is not just about converting mass (m) to photon energy. Rather refers to a combination of alpha, beta and gamma energies and and lighter particles like p, n, d.
Therefore, the photon that forms light is not the only energy (E) derived from nuclear reactions or radioactive decay but also from substantial other forms of energy.
To describe nuclear reactions. Ordinary lighter particles are often abbreviated as,
- p for protons,
- n for neutrons,
- d for the deuteron,
- α represents an alpha particle or helium-4,
- β for beta particles or electrons,
- γ for gamma photons etc
Gamma photons are the most energetic photons known to us.
Conclusion:
Nuclear reactions and radioactive decay can produce various forms of energy, including alpha particles (helium-4), beta particles (electrons), and gamma photons, in addition to other particles like protons and neutrons.
The famous equation E=mc^2, proposed by Albert Einstein, represents the equivalence between mass and energy and can be applied to these various forms of energy produced in nuclear reactions.
Gamma photons are the highest-energy photons known to us, and they play a significant role in nuclear processes due to their ability to carry away excess energy from atomic nuclei.
This understanding is fundamental in the field of nuclear physics and has important applications in areas such as nuclear energy andw medicine.
Above description of the abbreviations used to represent these particles in nuclear reactions is accurate and widely used in the field for convenience and clarity.
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