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.
In June of 1997, the record came as a real bombshell, galvanizing the Metal scene from the throes of alternative music. The release of LEGACY OF KINGS (info | shop) the following year proved that the success of the Swedes' initial effort had not been a passing fad.