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.
1 Grape Harvest (Jerez de la Frontera) â This festival takes place during the first week of September in the sherry capital of Spain. 2  Madrid Autumn Festival (Madrid) â This arts festival runs from mid-September through mid-November, and you can enjoy music, dance, and theatre performances.