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GAMMA CASCADE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

Two or more different gamma rays emitted successively from one nucleus when it passes through one or more energy levels.

OBS

The word "gamme" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter.

Key term(s)
  • γ cascade

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Au moins deux rayons gamma différents émis successivement à partir d'un noyau lorsqu'il passe par un ou plusieurs niveaux d'énergie.

OBS

Le mot «gamma» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante.

Key term(s)
  • cascade γ

Spanish

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