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Nuclear physics

Scope note

Branch of physics dealing with the structure of atomic nuclei and their interactions with each other, their constituent particles, and the whole spectrum of elementary particles provided by very large accelerators, with particular reference to the generation of nuclear energy.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054569

Broader Terms used

physics

Term used for

physics, nuclear

Created

13yrs ago

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