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NUCLEAR ATOM [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Physics
- Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- elementary particle physicist
1, record 1, English, elementary%20particle%20physicist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- elementary particles physicist 2, record 1, English, elementary%20particles%20physicist
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For all we know electrons and quarks are elementary particles, which means that in no experiment has there anything like a structure of these particles been seen. They appear point-like, unlike the proton, neutron, nucleus and atom that have sizes that can be measured. It is, of course, entirely possible that particles that are called elementary today shall turn out to be composite; let it be said though that they have been probed quite extensively.... The aim is to know all about them, their properties and their interactions. The idea is that from this nuclear physics, atomic physics, chemistry, in fact, the whole physical world derives. Thus particles and their interactions are the very fundamentals of nature. That is the view now. An elementary particle physicist studies primarily these elementary particles and not the larger structures such as protons, nuclei or atoms. 1, record 1, English, - elementary%20particle%20physicist
Record 1, Key term(s)
- elementary-particle physicist
- elementary-particles physicist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Physique
- Chimie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- physicien des particules élémentaires
1, record 1, French, physicien%20des%20particules%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- physicienne des particules élémentaires 2, record 1, French, physicienne%20des%20particules%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- central atom
1, record 2, English, central%20atom
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nuclear atom 1, record 2, English, nuclear%20atom
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In its oldest sense the term generally refers to molecules or ions in which there is an atom(A) to which are attached other atoms(B) or groups(C) to a number in excess of that corresponding to the classical or stoichiometric valence of the atom(A). The atom(A) is known as the "nuclear" or "central" atom. Atoms(B) and groups(C) are called ligands. 1, record 2, English, - central%20atom
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- atome central
1, record 2, French, atome%20central
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- atome nucléaire 1, record 2, French, atome%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans son sens primitif, l'expression se rapportait généralement aux molécules ou ions dans lesquels un atome (A) se trouvait uni à d'autres atomes (B) ou à des groupes (C) en nombre supérieur à celui qui correspond à la valence classique ou stœchiométrique de cet atome. L'atome (A) est qualifié de «nucléaire» ou «central». Les atomes (B) et les groupes (C) sont appelés coordinats. 1, record 2, French, - atome%20central
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Maintenant, l'ensemble constitué par un ou plusieurs atomes centraux avec leurs coordinats est considéré comme une entité de coordination qui peut être soit un cation, un anion ou une molécule neutre. 1, record 2, French, - atome%20central
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En ce sens, le terme anglais «ligand» n'est pas admis par l'Académie des Sciences. 1, record 2, French, - atome%20central
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- átomo central
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1tomo%20central
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- coordination entity
1, record 3, English, coordination%20entity
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In its oldest sense the term generally refers to molecules or ions in which there is an atom(A) to which are attached other atoms(B) or groups(C) to a number in excess of that corresponding to the classical or stoichiometric valence of the atom(A). The atom(A) is known as the "nuclear" or "central" atom. Atoms(B) and groups(C) are called ligands. Nowadays, the whole assembly of one or more central atoms with their attached ligands is referred to as a coordinating entity, which may be a cation, an anion or an uncharged molecule. 1, record 3, English, - coordination%20entity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- entité de coordination
1, record 3, French, entit%C3%A9%20de%20coordination
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans son sens primitif, l'expression se rapportait généralement aux molécules ou ions dans lesquels un atome (A) se trouvait uni à d'autres atomes (B) ou à des groupes (C) en nombre supérieur à celui qui correspond à la valence classique ou stœchiométrique de cet atome. L'atome (A) est qualifié de «nucléaire» ou «central». Les atomes (B) et les groupes (C) sont appelés coordinats. [...] Maintenant, l'ensemble constitué par un ou plusieurs atomes centraux avec leurs coordinats est considéré comme une entité de coordination qui peut être soit un cation, un anion ou une molécule neutre. 1, record 3, French, - entit%C3%A9%20de%20coordination
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-06-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Science and Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nuclide
1, record 4, English, nuclide
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A species of atom characterized by its mass number, atomic number and nuclear energy state, provided that the mean life in that state is long enough to be observable. 2, record 4, English, - nuclide
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclide: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1997. 3, record 4, English, - nuclide
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nucléide
1, record 4, French, nucl%C3%A9ide
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- nuclide 2, record 4, French, nuclide
masculine noun, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espèce atomique caractérisée par son nombre de masse, son numéro atomique et son état d'énergie nucléaire, sous réserve que la vie moyenne, dans cet état, soit assez longue pour pouvoir être observée. 3, record 4, French, - nucl%C3%A9ide
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nucléides ayant le même nombre atomique sont dits isotopes. Un élément est en général composé de plusieurs nucléides isotopes. 4, record 4, French, - nucl%C3%A9ide
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nucléide : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1997. 5, record 4, French, - nucl%C3%A9ide
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nucléide : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 21 septembre 2005. 6, record 4, French, - nucl%C3%A9ide
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
nucléide : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR en 1975. 5, record 4, French, - nucl%C3%A9ide
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Ciencia y tecnología nucleares
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- núclido
1, record 4, Spanish, n%C3%BAclido
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- nucleido 2, record 4, Spanish, nucleido
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Especie atómica caracterizada por sus números atómico y másico. 3, record 4, Spanish, - n%C3%BAclido
Record 5 - external organization data 2014-12-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
- Atomic Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- alpha particle
1, record 5, English, alpha%20particle
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- alpha-particle 2, record 5, English, alpha%2Dparticle
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A positively charged nuclear particle identical with the nucleus of a helium atom, consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, having atomic mass 4 and atomic number 2, ejected at high speed in certain radioactive transformations. 3, record 5, English, - alpha%20particle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Least penetrating of the three common forms of radioactive substances (alpha, beta, gamma), it is not normally considered dangerous to plants, animals or people unless it gets into the body. 4, record 5, English, - alpha%20particle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha particle: term standardized by ISO in 1997. 5, record 5, English, - alpha%20particle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
- Physique atomique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- particule alpha
1, record 5, French, particule%20alpha
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- hélion 2, record 5, French, h%C3%A9lion
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit de la décroissance radioactive; particule lourde émise par un noyau composé de deux protons et de deux neutrons et donc semblable au noyau de l'atome d'hélium. 3, record 5, French, - particule%20alpha
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La particule alpha, ou hélion, est une particule de charge positive +2, composée de deux protons et de deux neutrons : c'est le noyau de l'atome d'hélium. Elle est émise par les éléments «lourds» radioactifs, naturels ou artificiels. [...] Cette particule peut également être produite et accélérée [...] dans des accélérateurs de particules. 4, record 5, French, - particule%20alpha
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
particule alpha : terme normalisé par l'ISO in 1997. 5, record 5, French, - particule%20alpha
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-10-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- atomic physics
1, record 6, English, atomic%20physics
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Atomic physics is the field of physics that studies atoms as an isolated system of electrons and an atomic nucleus. It is primarily concerned with the arrangement of electrons around the nucleus and the processes by which these arrangements change. 2, record 6, English, - atomic%20physics
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term atomic physics is often associated with nuclear power and nuclear bombs, due to the synonymous use of atomic and nuclear in standard English. However, physicists distinguish between atomic physics — which deals with the atom as a system consisting of a nucleus and electrons — and nuclear physics, which considers atomic nuclei alone. 2, record 6, English, - atomic%20physics
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- physique atomique
1, record 6, French, physique%20atomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La physique atomique est le champ de la physique qui étudie les atomes en tant que systèmes isolés qui comprennent les électrons et le noyau atomique. Elle se concentre essentiellement sur l'arrangement des électrons autour du noyau et sur la façon dont celui-ci est modifié. Cette définition englobe tant les ions que les atomes électriquement neutres. 2, record 6, French, - physique%20atomique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-12-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mass number
1, record 7, English, mass%20number
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- A 2, record 7, English, A
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- nuclear number 3, record 7, English, nuclear%20number
correct
- nucleon number 4, record 7, English, nucleon%20number
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mass number of an atom is the total number of its nuclear constituents, or nucleons, as the protons and neutrons are collectively called. 5, record 7, English, - mass%20number
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Because of the approximate equality of the proton and neutron masses, and the relative insignificance of that of the electron, the mass number gives a useful rough figure for the atomic mass ... 5, record 7, English, - mass%20number
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Physique atomique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- nombre de masse
1, record 7, French, nombre%20de%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- A 1, record 7, French, A
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- nombre de nucléons 2, record 7, French, nombre%20de%20nucl%C3%A9ons
masculine noun
- masse atomique 3, record 7, French, masse%20atomique
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En chimie nucléaire, le concept traditionnel d'éléments chimiques cède la place à celui de nuclide ou d'espèce isotopique. [...] Protons et neutrons s'appellent également nucléons; le nombre total de nucléons d'un noyau donne le nombre de masse de ce noyau. 4, record 7, French, - nombre%20de%20masse
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nombre de masse exprime à peu près la masse du noyau en unité de masse nucléonique mais il ne faut pas confondre les deux termes «nombre de masse» et «masse atomique». 5, record 7, French, - nombre%20de%20masse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Física atómica
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- número de masa
1, record 7, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20de%20masa
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- A 2, record 7, Spanish, A
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- número atómico 3, record 7, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20at%C3%B3mico
correct, masculine noun
- número nucleónico 4, record 7, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20nucle%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
- número másico 5, record 7, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20m%C3%A1sico
correct, masculine noun
- número de nucleones 6, record 7, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20de%20nucleones
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 2011-03-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- element
1, record 8, English, element
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- chemical element 2, record 8, English, chemical%20element
correct
- elemental constituent 3, record 8, English, elemental%20constituent
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of more than 100 simple substances that consist of atoms of only one kind and that either singly or in combination make up all matter. 4, record 8, English, - element
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The smallest unit of any element is the atom. All atoms of a given element are identical in nuclear charge and number electrons and protons, but they may differ in mass, [because the number of neutrons is not constant]. 5, record 8, English, - element
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
One of the more abundant elements is carbon. 4, record 8, English, - element
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Physique atomique
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- élément
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- élément chimique 2, record 8, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20chimique
correct, masculine noun
- corps simple 3, record 8, French, corps%20simple
correct, see observation, masculine noun, less frequent, obsolete
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps [...] indécomposable (du moins aux énergies mises en jeu dans les réactions chimiques) [...] 4, record 8, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La théorie atomique a donné un fondement solide à la notion d'élément. Celui-ci est désormais identifié à l'atome considéré dans ce qu'il a de typiquement chimique, c'est-à-dire caractérisé par l'ensemble de ses électrons en nombre Z (numéro atomique) et répartis autour du noyau selon une certaine configuration. Pour le chimiste, les différents atomes ayant même configuration électronique autour de noyaux différant par le seul nombre de leurs neutrons (isotopes) appartiennent au même élément chimique : l'incidence de la composition du noyau sur les propriétés chimiques est négligeable. La notation chimique attribue à chaque élément un symbole de 1 ou 2 lettres, et une masse atomique. 4, record 8, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «corps simple» était fréquent dans les textes de chimie jusqu'à la moitié du XXe siècle, mais, depuis, il cède la place au terme «élément». 5, record 8, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - external organization data 2011-02-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mass number
1, record 9, English, mass%20number
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- nuclear number 2, record 9, English, nuclear%20number
correct
- mass 3, record 9, English, mass
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mass number of an atom is the total number of its nuclear constituents, or nucleons, as the protons and neutrons are collectively called. 2, record 9, English, - mass%20number
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Different isotopes of the same element are identified by their mass (in atomic units), which equals the total number of protons and neutrons they contain: e.g., cobalt-59, cobalt-60; carbon-12, carbon-14; uranium-235, uranium-238. 3, record 9, English, - mass%20number
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Physique atomique
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- nombre de masse
1, record 9, French, nombre%20de%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- masse atomique 2, record 9, French, masse%20atomique
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre entier A caractérisant un nucléide [...] égal au nombre de nucléons que contient ce nucléide. 3, record 9, French, - nombre%20de%20masse
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque isotope différent d'un même élément est désigné par sa masse atomique [sic] qui correspond au nombre total de protons et de neutrons dans le noyau. On parle ainsi de cobalt 59, de cobalt 60, de carbone 12, de carbone 14, d'uranium 235 ou d'uranium 238. 2, record 9, French, - nombre%20de%20masse
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est l'entier le plus voisin du nombre exprimant la masse atomique. Exemple : la masse atomique du phosphore est A=30,9733, son nombre de masse A+31. 3, record 9, French, - nombre%20de%20masse
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le nombre de masse exprime à peu près la masse du noyau en unité de masse nucléonique mais il ne faut pas confondre les deux termes «nombre de masse» et «masse atomique». 4, record 9, French, - nombre%20de%20masse
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2008-11-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
- Radiation Protection
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fission fragments
1, record 10, English, fission%20fragments
plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- primary fission products 1, record 10, English, primary%20fission%20products
plural
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The nuclear species first produced when an atom such as uranium-238 or plutonium-239 undergoes fission. 1, record 10, English, - fission%20fragments
Record 10, Key term(s)
- fission fragment
- primary fission product
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Physique atomique
- Radioprotection
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fragments de fission
1, record 10, French, fragments%20de%20fission
masculine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
neutrons retardés. Neutrons émis par les fragments de fission avec un retard de quelques secondes en moyenne après la fission. 1, record 10, French, - fragments%20de%20fission
Record 10, Key term(s)
- fragment de fission
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-04-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- short-wave radiation
1, record 11, English, short%2Dwave%20radiation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- short wave radiation 2, record 11, English, short%20wave%20radiation
correct
- short-wavelength radiation 3, record 11, English, short%2Dwavelength%20radiation
correct
- short wavelength radiation 4, record 11, English, short%20wavelength%20radiation
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiation with wavelengths from 0.3 to about 4 µm. 5, record 11, English, - short%2Dwave%20radiation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... electromagnetic spectrum... encompasses very short waves(cosmic rays) to light waves(ultraviolet, visible, and infrared) to very long(heat, radio waves, and AC electricity).... Our environment shows color because of the selective absorption and reflection : A leaf appears green because much of the blue and red in the sun light that illuminates the leaf have been absorbed. Absorption of radiation has many different effects on substances depending on the wavelength of the radiation. Very short wave radiation, such as X-rays and cosmic rays penetrate into the core of an atom and can cause ionization or even nuclear changes. 6, record 11, English, - short%2Dwave%20radiation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
All objects whose temperatures are above absolute zero emit energy proportional to their temperature. This is called thermal energy. This energy is emitted in the form of electromagnetic radiation whose average wavelength is inversely proportional to the object’s temperature. Thus, the hot sun emits short-wave radiation which is mainly UV radiation and visible light; the cooler Earth and atmosphere emit long-wave radiation, which is mainly in the form of invisible light called infrared radiation. 7, record 11, English, - short%2Dwave%20radiation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Due to the high temperature of the sun, solar radiation has a short wavelength (hence it is called short-wave radiation) and consists primary of UV radiation and visible light. 8, record 11, English, - short%2Dwave%20radiation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 4 CONT
... ultraviolet radiation (sometimes called "short wave" radiation - 280 to 320 nanometres) ... 9, record 11, English, - short%2Dwave%20radiation
Record 11, Key term(s)
- shortwave radiation
- short wave-length radiation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- rayonnement de courtes longueurs d'onde
1, record 11, French, rayonnement%20de%20courtes%20longueurs%20d%27onde
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rayonnement de longueurs d'onde de 0,3 à environ 4 µm. 2, record 11, French, - rayonnement%20de%20courtes%20longueurs%20d%27onde
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En météorologie, le rayonnement est fréquemment subdivisé en rayonnement de courtes longueurs d'onde, inférieures à environ quatre micromètres, d'origine essentiellement solaire, et en rayonnement de grandes longueurs d'ondes supérieures à quatre micromètres, correspondant à l'émission thermique au niveau de la Terre. 3, record 11, French, - rayonnement%20de%20courtes%20longueurs%20d%27onde
Record 11, Key term(s)
- rayonnement de courtes longueurs d'ondes
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiación electromagnética
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- radiación de ondas cortas
1, record 11, Spanish, radiaci%C3%B3n%20de%20ondas%20cortas
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiación con una longitud de onda comprendida entre 0,3 y 4 µm aproximadamente. 1, record 11, Spanish, - radiaci%C3%B3n%20de%20ondas%20cortas
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-02-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Electromagnetic Radiation
- Spacecraft
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- alpha scattering
1, record 12, English, alpha%20scattering
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The scattering of Alpha Particles to help reveal the finer structure of the atom(Rutherford's experiment leading to the discovery of the nuclear atom). 2, record 12, English, - alpha%20scattering
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Rayonnements électromagnétiques
- Engins spatiaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- diffusion alpha
1, record 12, French, diffusion%20alpha
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Diffusion et mesure du rayonnement alpha. 2, record 12, French, - diffusion%20alpha
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-03-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Astrochemistry and Cosmochemistry
- Astronomy
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- carbon cycle
1, record 13, English, carbon%20cycle
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- Bethe-Weizsacker cycle 2, record 13, English, Bethe%2DWeizsacker%20cycle
correct
- carbon-nitrogen-oxygen cycle 3, record 13, English, carbon%2Dnitrogen%2Doxygen%20cycle
correct
- CNO cycle 4, record 13, English, CNO%20cycle
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cycle of thermonuclear reactions in which four hydrogen atoms synthesize into a helium atom with the release of nuclear energy and which is considered to be the source of most of the energy from the sun and stars. 1, record 13, English, - carbon%20cycle
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Astrochimie et cosmochimie
- Astronomie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cycle du carbone
1, record 13, French, cycle%20du%20carbone
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- cycle de Bethe 2, record 13, French, cycle%20de%20Bethe
correct, masculine noun
- hypothèse de Bethe 3, record 13, French, hypoth%C3%A8se%20de%20Bethe
correct, feminine noun
- cycle CNO 4, record 13, French, cycle%20CNO
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cycle de réactions thermonucléaires [...] qui réalise globalement la fusion de 4 protons en un noyau d'hélium en partant de la fusion de protons et de noyaux de carbone qui sont régénérés à la fin du cycle. Ce mécanisme de transformation des noyaux d'hydrogène en noyaux d'hélium est prépondérant dans les régions centrales des étoiles plus chaudes que le soleil et constitue l'origine de l'énergie rayonnée par ces étoiles chaudes. 5, record 13, French, - cycle%20du%20carbone
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-02-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- polynuclear entity
1, record 14, English, polynuclear%20entity
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An entity which contains more than one nuclear or central atom, their number being designated by the terms mononuclear, dinuclear, etc. 1, record 14, English, - polynuclear%20entity
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- entité polynucléaire
1, record 14, French, entit%C3%A9%20polynucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] entité composée contenant plus d'un atome central (ou atome nucléaire), le nombre de ces derniers étant indiqué par les termes mononucléaire, dinucléaire, etc. 1, record 14, French, - entit%C3%A9%20polynucl%C3%A9aire
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1997-02-18
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- internal conversion
1, record 15, English, internal%20conversion
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- IC 1, record 15, English, IC
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In nuclear chemistry], a transition between two energy states of a nucleus where the energy difference is given to an orbital electron which is thereby ejected from the atom. 1, record 15, English, - internal%20conversion
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- conversion interne
1, record 15, French, conversion%20interne
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[En chimie nucléaire], il s'agit d'une transition entre deux états d'énergie d'un noyau où la différence d'énergie est transmise à un électron orbitalaire qui est alors éjecté de l'atome. 1, record 15, French, - conversion%20interne
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1996-08-26
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Chemistry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- hot atom
1, record 16, English, hot%20atom
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An atom in an excited energy state or having kinetic energy above the thermal level of the surroundings, usually as a result of nuclear processes. 2, record 16, English, - hot%20atom
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Chimie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- atome chaud
1, record 16, French, atome%20chaud
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Atome dans un état excité, ou qui possède une énergie cinétique supérieure au niveau thermique de son entourage, par suite généralement de processus nucléaires. 2, record 16, French, - atome%20chaud
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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