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.
READ ABOUT OUR GUIDELINES & AWARDS. An annual summer celebration, the free Festival takes place at Twin Lakes Park near Greensburg, June 30 through July 3, 2016. The Festival is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Annual attendance is estimated at over 150,000.