Alpha Decay Kinetic Energy
E_alpha = Q_r·(A_n - 4)/A_n
What it says
The alpha particle carries most but not all of the released energy; the recoiling nucleus takes the rest.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
E_alpha | Alpha kinetic energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
Q_r | Energy released (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
A_n | Parent nucleon count (dimensionless) | 1 |
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