No, the Sun does not emit beta radiation. Beta radiation is a form of ionizing radiation that involves the emission of electrons or positrons from a nucleus during radioactive decay. The Sun primarily emits energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, ultraviolet light, and infrared radiation.
The processes occurring in the Sun, such as nuclear fusion, produce vast amounts of energy but do not generate beta particles in significant amounts. Instead, the energy produced in the Sun’s core comes from the fusion of hydrogen nuclei (protons) into helium, which releases energy in the form of photons, not beta particles.
Additionally, while solar flares and coronal mass ejections can release charged particles, these events primarily involve protons and electrons, not beta radiation as defined in nuclear physics. Therefore, while the Sun is a powerful source of radiation, its emissions do not include beta radiation.