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Record 1 2007-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
OBS

This occurs for nuclei in which there is an excess of neutrons. Inside a nucleus a neutron may be considered to be converted into a proton with emission of an electron.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
CONT

L'antineutrino apparaît dans la désintégration bêta-moins des noyaux et dans celle du neutron.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
OBS

This occurs for nuclei in which there is a deficiency of neutrons. A proton in such a nucleus may be considered to be converted into a neutron with the emission of a positron.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
CONT

La désintégration bêta-plus des noyaux.

Spanish

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