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Record 1 2014-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Chemistry
CONT

positron emission — In those instances where the neutron-to-proton ratio is too low and alpha emission is not energetically possible, the nucleus may, under certain conditions, attain stability by emitting a positron.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique nucléaire
  • Chimie
CONT

émission de positron — Lorsque le rapport neutrons-protons est trop faible et que l'émission de particules alpha n'est pas possible sur le plan énergétique, le noyau peut, dans certaines conditions, atteindre la stabilité en émettant un positron.

Spanish

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