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Beta radiation is the name of the particle released in a type of nuclear decay called (naturally) beta decay. The radiation, the particle, is either a high energy electron or a high energy anti-electron or positron. These little guys come out of the decay event like a bullet from a gun, but don't have a lot of penetrating power. They can be stopped by a sheet of aluminum foil.

Hit the links below for further information, particularly the one on what beta decay is. As an aside, there is an anti-neutrino or neutrino (respectively) released in the decay events also, but these little dudes don't interact strongly with other particles and just pass right through.

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