neutron emission

"Neutron emission" is a process in nuclear physics where an atomic nucleus releases one or more neutrons, often occurring in neutron-rich nuclei.

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Definition

(technical, academic)A nuclear reaction where an atomic nucleus releases one or more neutrons.

In neutron emission, the nucleus of an atom ejects a neutron, altering its mass number.

(technical, academic)A form of decay where a neutron-rich nucleus releases a neutron, reducing its mass number but not its atomic number.

Neutron emission occurs in certain radioactive isotopes with an excess of neutrons.

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