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GAMMA CAPTURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Atomic Physics
CONT

Radiative capture involves the emission by a nucleus of capture gamma rays immediately following a capture process.

OBS

capture: any process by which an atom, ion, molecule, or nucleus acquires an additional particle.

OBS

capture gamma rays: term rarely used in the singular (capture gamma ray).

Key term(s)
  • capture gamma ray
  • gamma rays of capture

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Chimie analytique
  • Physique atomique
OBS

rayons gamma de capture : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

OBS

rayons gamma de capture : terme rarement utilisé au singulier (rayon gamma de capture).

Key term(s)
  • gamma de capture
  • rayon gamma de capture

Spanish

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