An alpha-particle decay. In alpha decay, shown in Fig. 3-3, the nucleus emits a 4 He nucleus, an alpha particle. Alpha decay occurs most often in massive nuclei that have too large a proton to neutron ratio.An alpha particle, with its two protons and two neutrons, is a very stable configuration of particles.n alpha-particle decay. In alpha decay, shown in Fig. 3-3, the nucleus emits a 4 He nucleus, an alpha particle. Alpha decay occurs most often in massive nuclei that have too large a proton to neutron ratio.
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What Is GICS? GICS is an industry classification system, developed by Standard & Poor's in collaboration with Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). GICS is currently comprised of: 10 Sectors 23 Industry Groups 59 Industries 122 Sub-Industries A company is assigned to a single GICS sub-industry according to the