NUCLEAR PHYSICS

• Nuclear Physics


  The study of atomic nuclei, which are composed of protons and neutrons
• Nuclear Physics


  • Explores the forces that hold nuclei together, such as the strong nuclear force and electromagnetic force
  • Involves nuclear reactions that lead to processes like nuclear fission and fusion
• Nuclear energy


  A powerful and efficient source of energy harnessed through nuclear reactions in nuclear power plants
• Applications of nuclear physics

  • Nuclear medicine
  • Isotopic dating
  • Nuclear weapons technology
• Radioactivity


  The spontaneous emission of particles or radiation from unstable atomic nuclei
• Radioactive decay


  The transformation of unstable nuclei into more stable configurations, releasing energy in the process
• Types of radioactive decay

  • Alpha decay (emission of alpha particles)
  • Beta decay (emission of beta particles)
  • Gamma decay (emission of gamma rays)
• Uses of radioactive isotopes

  • Medicine (radiation therapy and imaging)
  • Industry (radiometric dating and sterilization)
  • Research (tracing chemical reactions)