Nuclear Physics Vocabulary

noun a subatomic particle emitted during the radioactive decay of certain atomic nuclei

• A beta particle is a high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted by certain types of radioactive decay.
• Did you know that a beta particle is like a tiny, fast electron or positron?
• I heard that beta particles are like super speedy little dudes!
• The beta particle shot out of the nucleus like a bullet from a gun.

noun the branch of physics that deals with the study of radiation, particularly ionizing radiation such as X-rays and gamma rays

• Studying radiation physics helps us understand the behavior of ionizing radiation in different materials.
• I heard radiation physics is a tough subject, but it's really interesting once you get the hang of it.
• Diving into radiation physics is like entering a whole new dimension of science.
• The principles of radiation physics illuminate the unseen world of energy and particles around us.

noun a subatomic particle

adjective relating to particles that are smaller than an atom

• Subatomic particles are the building blocks of matter.
• I heard subatomic stuff is really tiny.
• That subatomic thingamajig is so small you can't even see it.
• Her presence in the room was like a subatomic particle, barely noticeable.

noun a version of a product that is still in the testing phase before its official release

• The software company is currently testing the beta version of their new app.
• I signed up to be a beta tester for the new video game.
• I heard that the beta release of the movie was leaked online.
• Being in the beta phase of a project means it's still in the early stages of development.

noun a device that uses electromagnetic fields to propel charged particles to high speeds and to contain them in well-defined beams

• The particle accelerator at CERN is one of the largest in the world.
• Have you seen that cool video of the particle accelerator in action?
• Dude, the particle accelerator is like something out of a sci-fi movie!
• Her brain was like a particle accelerator, processing information at lightning speed.