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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Nuclide

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

Any species of atom that exists for a measurable length of time. A nuclide can be distinguished by its atomic weight, atomic number, and energy state.

Nuclear radiation

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

Ionising radiation (alpha, beta, and gamma) originating in the nuclei of radioactive atoms.

Non-ionizing

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

Low energy radiation such as radio and television waves.

Nucleonics

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

The science, technology, and application of nuclear energy.

Nucleon

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

A constituent of the nucleus; that is, a proton or a neutron.

Isotope

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

Isotopes of a given element have the same atomic number (same number of protons in their nuclei) but different atomic weights (different number of neutrons in their nuclei). Uranium-238 and ...