Alpha Particle

C1 16+
  • Frequency of Use
    65 %
  • Retention Rate
    75 %
  • Complexity
    80 %
  • Alpha Particle Meanings

    noun a positively charged particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons, emitted in radioactive decay

    Fields related to alpha particle

    Physics

    Alpha particles are positively charged particles consisting of two protons and two neutrons, emitted by certain radioactive materials.

    Nuclear Chemistry

    Alpha particles are commonly used in nuclear reactions and decay processes.

    Radiation Therapy

    Alpha particles can be used in targeted alpha-particle therapy to treat cancer.

    Particle Physics

    Alpha particles play a role in understanding the behavior of subatomic particles.

    Astrophysics

    Alpha particles are involved in nuclear fusion processes within stars.

    Occupation Usage of alpha particle

    Nuclear physicist

    Alpha particles are used in nuclear physics to study the properties of atomic nuclei and to understand nuclear reactions.

    Radiation therapist

    Alpha particles are used in radiation therapy to target and destroy cancer cells.

    Particle physicist

    Alpha particles are used in particle physics experiments to study fundamental particles and their interactions.

    Health physicist

    Alpha particles are used in radiation monitoring and dose assessment in occupational and environmental settings.

    Astrophysicist

    Alpha particles play a role in nuclear fusion processes in stars and are studied to understand stellar evolution.

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