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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absorber

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

Any material that stops ionizing radiation. Lead, concrete, and steel attenuate gamma rays. A thin sheet of paper or metal will stop or absorb alpha particles and most beta particles.

acceptable level of risk

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

A level of risk associated with a particular activity at which dangers are acceptable to the evaluator.

accessible environment

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

The area surrounding a nuclear waste disposal site.

acute exposure

Physics; Nuclear & particle physics

Large exposure received over a short period of time.

A positively charged particle (a Helium-4 nucleus) made up of two neutrons and two protons. It is emitted in the radioactive decay of certain radioactive atoms and is identical to the nucleus of the ...