nuclear fission
Chinese equivalent: 核裂变
nuclear fission The process in which a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei, usually accompanied by the release of energy.
Syllabus path: Modern Physics › Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics
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nuclear fission The process in which a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei, usually accompanied by the release of energy.
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Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics
Modern Physics: Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics 1. Composition of the Nucleus The nucleus consists of Nucleons, which are Protons and Neutrons. Notation: Z^AX X: Element symbol. Z: Proton Number (Atomic Number). Determines chemical properties. A: Mass Number. A = Z + N (where N i…
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