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beta-delayed neutron emission electron capture beta-plus decay beta-delayed alpha emission Gamow-Teller decay Fermi decay beta-delayed proton emission beta-minus decay beta radiation radioactivity fallout gamma decay alpha decay spontaneous fission radioactive series radioactive isotope transmutation branching

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