Nuclear reactions

nuclear reaction

A reaction, as in fission, fusion, or radioactive decay, that alters the energy, composition, or structure of an atomic nucleus.

nuclear reaction

(Physics / General Physics) a process in which the structure and energy content of an atomic nucleus is changed by interaction with another nucleus or particle

nuclear reaction

A process, such as fission, fusion, or radioactive decay, in which the structure of an atomic nucleus is altered through release of energy or mass or by being broken apart. See more at fission fusion

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nuclear reaction - (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei

natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"

chain reaction - a self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others

radioactive decay, disintegration, decay - the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

endoergic reaction - a nuclear reaction occurring with absorption of energy

exoergic reaction - a nuclear reaction accompanied by the evolution of energy

nuclear fission, fission - a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy

nuclear fusion, nuclear fusion reaction, fusion - a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy

natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"

spallation - (physics) a nuclear reaction in which a bombarded nucleus breaks up into many particles; "some astronomers believe that the solar system was formed by spallation when the sun was a very young star"

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Byline: ANI Washington, March 24 (ANI): Scientists have across evidence for the existence of low-energy nuclear reactions (LENR), the process once called "cold fusion" that may promise a new source of energy.

Scientists find new evidence for existence of "cold fusion" by Asian News International

The scientists on Monday described what they called the first clear visual evidence that low-energy nuclear reaction (LENR), or cold fusion devices can produce neutrons, subatomic particles that scientists say are indicative of nuclear reactions.

Scientists in possible cold fusion breakthrough by AFP / AFP American Edition

Scientists in possible cold fusion breakthrough by AFP / AFP Global Edition

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