Nuclear Reaction

Of physics and action.

(physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei.

This concept's ID is @1~67777

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  • fusion 2 facts

    A nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous...

  • disintegration 2 facts

    The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission...

  • endoergic reaction 0 facts

    A nuclear reaction occurring with absorption of energy.

  • fission 0 facts

    A nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous...

  • chain reaction 0 facts

    A self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons...

  • spallation 0 facts

    (physics) a nuclear reaction in which a bombarded nucleus breaks up into many particles;...

  • exoergic reaction 0 facts

    A nuclear reaction accompanied by the evolution of energy.