In fact, an alpha particle really is a nucleus-it's the same as the nucleus of a common atom of helium-but it doesn't have any electrons around it, and it's traveling very fast. Alpha particles are a type of ionizing radiation. To describe the production of alpha particles, we have to define radioactive decay.
Kingsburg Swedish Festival, which is the biggest and most known festivals that bring people in from all over the country, is held annually during the third weekend in May. Activities include a Swedish pancake breakfast, a parade and the coronation of the Swedish Festival Queen.
Red Poppy Festival in Downtown Georgetown April 28-30. The 18th annual Red Poppy Festival on the downtown Square in Georgetown is this weekend on April 28-30. The biggest annual festival on the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas starts on Friday night with three days of music, entertainment and family fun. Diamond Rio is the headliner at the Saturday night street dance and Blue Water Highway starts the concert on Saturday night.