Accessing the Characteristics of Nuclear Reactions: A Radioactive Decay and Half-Life Measurement Study

Authors: Gaurav Dwivedi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37082/IJIRMPS.v12.i4.231028

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt7xtk

Country: India

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Abstract: This study investigates the impact of external environmental factors, specifically electromagnetic fields and pressure variations, on the decay constants and half-lives of three radioactive isotopes: 60Co, 137Cs, and 226Ra. By conducting controlled laboratory experiments, the research aimed to quantify the extent to which these factors influence decay rates, challenging the traditional assumption of invariant half-lives. The isotopes were exposed to varying levels of electromagnetic fields (0-100 Gauss) and pressure (1-10 atm), with decay rates measured using high-resolution gamma-ray spectrometers. The results revealed that while 137Cs exhibited the most significant sensitivity, with a 13.04% increase in decay constant under extreme conditions, 60Co and 226Ra showed moderate and minimal changes, respectively. These findings have important implications for fields such as nuclear medicine, radiometric dating, and nuclear waste management, where precise knowledge of decay rates is crucial. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of nuclear decay processes and highlights the need for further research on the effects of other environmental factors, such as temperature and chemical composition, on radioactive decay.

Keywords: Radioactive decay, half-life, electromagnetic fields, pressure variations, isotopes, nuclear physics.

Paper Id: 231028

Published On: 2024-08-15

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 4, July-August 2024

Cite This: Accessing the Characteristics of Nuclear Reactions: A Radioactive Decay and Half-Life Measurement Study - Gaurav Dwivedi - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 4, July-August 2024. DOI 10.37082/IJIRMPS.v12.i4.231028

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