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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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Electromagnetic radiation
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
Radiation consisting of electric and magnetic waves that travel at the speed of light. Examples: light, radio waves, gamma rays, x-rays.
Dose
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
A general term denoting the quantity of radiation or energy absorbed in a specific mass.
Density
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
That property of a substance which is expressed by the ratio of its mass to its volume.
Decontamination
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
The removal of radioactive contaminants by cleaning and washing with chemicals.
Daughter
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
A nucleus formed by the radioactive decay of a different (parent) nuclide.
Decay product
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
The isotope produced by the decay of a radioactive isotope.
Secular equilibrium
Physics; Nuclear & particle physics
A state of parent-daughter equilibrium which is achieved when the half-life of the parent is much longer than the half-life of the daughter. In this case, if the two are not separated, the daughter ...
