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Neutron radiation

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neutron emissionnoun(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which one or more neutrons are emitted.
neutroniumnoun(physics) A material composed entirely of neutrons.
neutronicsnoun(physics) The flow of a stream of neutrons
neutronizationnoun(physics, astronomy) The process, such as within a collapsing star, in which protons and electrons fuse to form neutrons and release neutrinos.
antineutronnoun(physics) The antiparticle corresponding to a neutron.
neutron matternounMatter consisting entirely of neutrons.
neutron fluxnoun(physics) The number of neutrons passing through something, per unit area per unit time.
neutronnoun(particle physics) A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.
neutron opticsnoun(physics) The general field of study that employs the wavelike character of neutrons.
photoneutronnoun(nuclear physics) A free neutron produced by a photonuclear reaction
thermal neutronnoun(physics) A relatively slow-moving neutron whose energy is governed by the temperature of its environment.
radioactivitynounThe radiation so emitted; including gamma rays, alpha particles, neutrons, electrons, positrons, etc.
neutron spectrometrynoun(physics) The field of study in which neutrons are used as a probe for measuring the excited states of nuclides.
neutron scatteringnoun(physics) any of several techniques that use the wavelike behaviour of neutrons as a scientific probe
neutron starnoun(astronomy) A degenerate star that has been so collapsed by gravity that its electrons and protons have been merged into neutrons by the intense pressure. The solid mass of neutrons is sometimes called neutronium.
geoneutrinonoun(physics) A neutrino produced by radioactive decay within the Earth.
neutron numbernoun(nuclear physics) The number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom or isotope. Symbol: N
neutron capturenoun(physics) A form of nuclear reaction in which one or more neutrons are absorbed by an atomic nucleus
neutron bombnounAn atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons, and a lesser amount of blast; the intention being to create equal lethal neutron radiation and blast radii which increases the effectiveness of the weapon against armour while reducing collateral damage.
quasineutronnoun(particle physics) A quasiparticle equivalent to a neutron.

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