Beta Decay Explained: Nuclear Process, Particles, and Gamma Emission #3893048 (License: Personal Use)

This diagram visualizes beta-minus decay, where an unstable nucleus emits a high-energy electron (β⁻ particle) as a neutron becomes a proton, conserving charge and lepton number; a gamma ray may accompany the transition if the daughter nucleus is left in an excited state. The illustration uses color-coded spheres (blue = neutrons, red = protons) to clarify nuclear composition changes during the process.

Used in educational physics or nuclear science web pages to explain radioactive decay mechanisms; matches user intent for students, educators, or curious learners seeking foundational knowledge of nuclear processes.