Transmutation of Elements through Capture of Electrons by Nuclei

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.

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