nuclear physics
ˈnjuːkliər ˈfɪzɪks
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Definition of nuclear physics - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

scienceTECH.branch of physics studying atomic nucleiTECH.
  • Nuclear physics is essential for understanding atomic energy.
  • She pursued a career in nuclear physics after college.
  • Nuclear physics has advanced our understanding of the universe.
atomic physics
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Expressions with nuclear

go nuclearv.
become enraged with an angry outburst
He might go nuclear if he hears the news.
nuclear optionn.
extreme measure considered as a last resort
The board considered the nuclear option to resolve the ongoing crisis..
nuclear umbrellan.
protection by a nuclear-armed state for its allies
The country relies on the nuclear umbrella of its ally.
nuclear thresholdn.
point where nuclear weapons might be used
The conflict reached the nuclear threshold.
nuclear warn.
war using nuclear weapons
The threat of nuclear war loomed during the Cold War.
nuclear bombn.
weapon using nuclear reactions for explosion
The country tested a nuclear bomb last year.

Expressions with physics

physics labn.
classroom for physics experiments
Students conducted experiments in the physics lab.
department of physicsn.
academic division for physics study and research
She enrolled in the department of physics to study quantum mechanics.
physics departmentn.
academic division for physics teaching and research
She enrolled in the physics department for her major.
physics laboratoryn.
facility for teaching physics through experiments
Students learn about waves in the physics laboratory.
medical physicsn.
branch of physics that applies physical science to medicine and healthcare
She decided to specialize in medical physics after studying general physics.
particle physicsn.
science studying smallest parts of matter and their interactions
Particle physics explores quarks, leptons, and their forces.
quantum physicsn.
branch explaining matter and energy at very small scales via quantum theory
She studies quantum physics to understand particles and energy.
atomic physicsn.
branch of physics dealing with the structure of atoms and their interactions
She specialized in atomic physics to understand quantum mechanics better..
chemical physicsn.
study of chemical systems using physical methods and theories
He pursued a degree in chemical physics to understand molecular interactions..
high-energy physicsn.
branch of physics studying subatomic particles
High-energy physics explores the mysteries of the universe.

Terms related to nuclear physics

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Terms with nuclear physics included in their meaning

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reactorn.
nuclear physics
device using atomic energy to produce heat
fissionn.
nuclear physics
process of splitting an atomic nucleus
magic numbern.
nuclear physics
number of nucleons for stable atomic nuclei
fusionn.
nuclear physics
nuclear reaction where nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus
binding energyn.
nuclear physics
energy needed to separate an atom's nucleus
criticalityn.
nuclear physics
point where nuclear reaction is self-sustaining
fission productn.
nuclear physics
material created by the splitting of an atomic nucleus
go criticalv.
nuclear physics
reach a self-sustaining nuclear reaction state

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  1. French:physique nucléaire, ...
  2. German:Kernphysik, ...
  3. Italian:fisica nucleare, ...
  4. Spanish:física nuclear, ...
  5. Portuguese:física nuclear, ...
  6. Chinese:核物理学, ...
  7. Japanese:原子核物理学, ...
  8. Arabic:فِيزْياء نَوَوِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פִיזִיקָה גַּרְעִינִית, ...
  10. Russian:ядерная физика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ядерна фізика, ...
  12. Hindi:नाभिकीय भौतिकी, ...

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