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1. Alpha Decay

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   Due to their relatively large mass (approximately 8000 times that of an electron) and their dual positive charge, alpha particles interact very strongly with matter through ionization and electronic excitation.
   Alpha particles have a very short range in dense media, typically stopping within a few centimeters of air or a few micrometers of tissue. Their high [linear energy transfer…