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- Nucleus discovered: 1911 by Ernest Rutherford
- Nucleus contains protons and neutrons
- Forces hold the nucleus together
- Nuclear physics studies those forces
- Study of elementary particles and waves is a division of nuclear physics known as Quantum Physics
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Nuclear Physics is the branch of Physics that deals with the forces and interactions within the nucleus of an atom, and between separate nuclei.
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Early Discoveries
The field of nuclear physics is considered to have begun in 1896, with Henri Bequerel.UCLA: Early Nuclear Physics He was studying the radiation emitted by phosphorescent materials when he noticed that Uranium salts emitted a new form of radiation. He called this phenomenon Uranic rays. In 1897, Marie Curie selected the field of Uranic rays for her thesis, continuing Becquerel's work. She found that other elements emitted similar rays, which she called radioactivity. A few years later, Ernest Rutherford observed that some substances spontaneously transformed into other elements. Rutherford also found that a fraction of a radioactive substance decays in a given time interval. This concept became known as a half-life.Lemoyne College: Rutherford Half Life
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Nuclear Physics Questions
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Are most modern submarines powered by a nuclear reactor? 1 AnswerYes ,The most advanced modern submarines are powered by nuclear reactors as it has more advantages than conventional types i.e.., diesel and electrical . they ... read more -
What is the total cost for 1 kilowatt of electricity produced by a nuclear generator? 1 AnswerThe cost depends on many factors, but's it's estimated between 5.9 cents and 8.4 cents in the U.S., per killowatt hour. The latest major study, by MIT, done in... read more
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How can I calculate how much physical memory I need? 1 AnswerThe best thing to do is to add the max memory your computer can handle. It may be 1gb or 4gb....The more the merrier is what I usually say. And with memory bein... read more -
How does a nuclear power plant control the thermal heat for producing steam? 1 AnswerYou know that in classical Nuclear plant (like the one in the Simpsons) they use Uranium bars put very close together inside water, in this way the neutrons fro... read more
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RT @fleurdeleigh: I understand the need to go shopping in masse on Black Friday like I understand Nuclear Physics.
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RT @fleurdeleigh: I understand the need to go shopping en masse on Black Friday like I understand Nuclear Physics. // Love this!!!
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