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Nuclear & particle physics
Of or realting to the field of physics that involves the properties and interactions of atomic nuclei.
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Rate metre
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
An electronic instrument that indicates, on a meter, the number of radiation induced pulses per minute from radiation detectors such as a Geiger-Muller tube.
Radionuclide
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
A radioactive nuclide. An unstable isotope of an element that decays or disintegrates spontaneously, emitting radiation.
Scaler
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
An electronic instrument for counting radiation induced pulses from radiation detectors such as a Geiger-Muller tube.
Radioactivity
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
The spontaneous decay of disintegration of an unstable atomic nucleus accompanied by the emission of radiation.
Rem
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
A unit of exposure to ionising radiation; an estimate of the health risk that exposure to ionising radiation could have on human tissue.
Radioisotope
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
A naturally occurring or artificially created radioactive isotope of a chemical element.
Radiologist
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
Doctor who uses radiation to diagnose and treat medical problems.
