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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erg

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

An extremely small amount of energy. Example: to raise a pound weight 1 foot would require about 13.6 million ergs.

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.

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.

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.

The splitting of a fissionable nucleus into two smaller, nearly equal, radioactive nuclei, accompanied by the emission of two or more neutrons and a significant amount of energy. Fission in a nuclear ...