Nuclear & particle physics

Nuclear & particle physics

Of or realting to the field of physics that involves the properties and interactions of atomic nuclei.

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Excited state

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

The state of an atom or nucleus when it possesses more than its normal energy. The excess energy is usually released eventually as a gamma ray.

Factor

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

Any of the numbers or symbols in mathematics that yield a product when multiplied together. Any related or relevant subject considered to reach a conclusion.

Exponent

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

A symbol above and to the right of a mathematical expression to indicate the operation of raising to a power.

An electron of either positive charge (ß+) or negative charge (ß-), which has been emitted by an atomic nucleus or neutron in the process of a transformation. Beta particles are more penetrating than ...

Background radiation

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

The radiation of man's natural environment originating primarily from the naturally radioactive elements of the earth and from the cosmic rays. The term may also mean radiation extraneous to an ...