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Wave Optics

Question

Write the equations for the two types of β-decay. Why is it very difficult to detect the neutrino?

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Solution

Equation for negative

β

decay,

{}_{Z}^{A}X \to {}_{Z + 1}^{A}Y + {}_{1}e^{0} + \bar{v}

Reaction process for positive β-decay,

{}_{Z}^{A}X \to {}_{Z - 1}^{A}Y + {}_{1}e^{0} + v

Neutrino is an uncharged particle which interacts very weakly with matter and hence escapes undetected.