= Betavoltaic device
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A betavoltaic device is a type of energy conversion technology that generates electrical power from the energy released during beta decay, a form of radioactive decay where a beta particle (an electron or positron) is emitted from a nucleus. This process can convert the kinetic energy of high-energy beta particles into electrical energy, typically utilizing semiconductor materials to create a junction similar to that found in solar cells.
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