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Record 1 2013-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
DEF

An atomic or nuclear interaction in which an incident particle disappears as a free particle even when one or more of the same or different particles are subsequently emitted [Definition standardized by ISO.]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique nucléaire
DEF

Interaction atomique ou nucléaire dans laquelle la particule incidente disparaît en tant que particule libre, même lorsqu'une ou plusieurs particules, différentes ou du même type, sont ultérieurement émises. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

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