Transmutation of Elements through Capture of Electrons by Nuclei

TL;DR

This paper discusses how high-energy electrons can be captured by nuclei, causing elements to transmute into different elements by converting protons into neutrons.

Contribution

It introduces the concept that electron capture at sufficient energy levels can induce element transmutation, expanding understanding of nuclear reactions.

Findings

Protons can turn into neutrons when capturing electrons with kinetic energy ≥0.782 MeV.

Elemental transmutation is possible through high-energy electron capture.

High-energy electrons can alter the atomic number of elements.

Abstract

A proton can capture an electron and turn into a neutron provided the electron has a kinetic energy of 0.782 MeV or more.An element of the Periodic Table can change into another on being exposed to such high energy electrons.