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WRONG N P RATIO [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2005-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

For lighter nuclides a relatively easy way to get a "wrong" n:p ratio is to add a neutron to a stable nuclide (by neutron absorption).

Key term(s)
  • wrong np ratio
  • wrong n p ratio

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Dans le cas des noyaux légers, il est assez facile d'obtenir un rapport N/Z défavorable en ajoutant un neutron à un noyau stable (par absorption de neutrons).

Key term(s)
  • rapport N Z défavorable
  • rapport neutron proton défavorable

Spanish

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