TERMIUM Plus®

From: Translation Bureau

On social media

Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.

HARD PROTON [1 record]

Record 1 2015-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
CONT

[Transmutation of elements] increases or lowers the atomic weight of certain atoms, which means that electrons and protons are added to or substracted from them. This is accomplished by soft particles which carry hard protons and electrons into the atom and deposit them there.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique nucléaire
  • Physique radiologique et applications
CONT

[La] proportion des protons de très haute énergie (protons durs, en jargon physicien) est supérieure à celle que l’on observe dans le rayonnement cosmique «courant» dans la Galaxie, lequel est vieux de plusieurs millions d’années. Or, au cours du temps, ce sont les photons les plus énergiques qui perdent le plus d’énergie. Dans leur jargon, les physiciens disent que le spectre devient de moins en moins dur. Un rayonnement cosmique jeune est plus «dur» qu’un rayonnement cosmique vieux.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)

Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: