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nuclear particle — nuclear particle, a particle within, or emitted by, an atomic nucleus. Nuclear particles include neutrons, protons, deuterons, and alpha particles. »If the energy of the incident particle is high enough it can enter the target nucleus and cause… … Useful english dictionary
Nuclear reaction — In nuclear physics and nuclear chemistry, a nuclear reaction is semantically considered to be the process in which two nuclei, or else a nucleus of an atom and a subatomic particle (such as a proton, or high energy electron) from outside the atom … Wikipedia
Nuclear physics — For other uses, see Nuclear Physics (disambiguation). Nuclear physics Radioactive decay Nuclear fission Nuclear fusion … Wikipedia
nuclear model — ▪ physics any of several theoretical descriptions of the structure and function of atomic nuclei (the positively charged, dense cores of atoms). Each of the models is based on a plausible analogy that correlates a large amount of… … Universalium
nuclear — nu•cle•ar [[t]ˈnu kli ər, ˈnyu [/t]] by metathesis [[t] kyə lər[/t]] adj. 1) pertaining to or involving atomic weapons 2) ene powered by atomic energy 3) having atomic weapons: a nuclear submarine[/ex] 4) of or forming a nucleus: nuclear… … From formal English to slang
Nuclear binding energy — is the energy required to split a nucleus of an atom into its component parts. The component parts are neutrons and protons, which are collectively called nucleons. If the binding energy for the products is higher when light nuclei fuse, or when… … Wikipedia
Nuclear fusion — Nuclear physics Radioactive decay Nuclear fission Nuclear fusion Classical dec … Wikipedia
Nuclear fission product — Nuclear fission products are the atomic fragments left after a large atomic nucleus fissions. Typically, a large nucleus like that of uranium fissions by splitting into two smaller nuclei, along with a few neutrons and a large release of energy… … Wikipedia
Nuclear transmutation — is the conversion of one chemical element or isotope into another. In other words, atoms of one element can be changed into atoms of other element by transmutation . This occurs either through nuclear reactions (in which an outside particle… … Wikipedia
nuclear physics — nuclear physicist. the branch of physics that deals with the behavior, structure, and component parts of atomic nuclei. [1930 35] * * * Branch of physics dealing with the structure of the atomic nucleus and radiation from unstable nuclei. A… … Universalium