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... nucleus . The nucleus contains a certain number ( Z ) of protons and a generally different number ( N ) of neutrons ; the diameter of a nucleus depends upon the number of pro- tons and neutrons and is typically in the range 1.5 to 10 ...
... nucleus . The nucleus contains a certain number ( Z ) of protons and a generally different number ( N ) of neutrons ; the diameter of a nucleus depends upon the number of pro- tons and neutrons and is typically in the range 1.5 to 10 ...
Page 466
... nucleus may behave as a small magnet because of circulating currents within ; the mag- netic fields produced in this way may affect the levels slightly . If the electric field outside the nucleus differs from that which would exist if ...
... nucleus may behave as a small magnet because of circulating currents within ; the mag- netic fields produced in this way may affect the levels slightly . If the electric field outside the nucleus differs from that which would exist if ...
Page 599
... nucleus , 12C , captures a hydrogen nucleus or proton , 1H , to form a nucleus of nitrogen , 13N ; thus , 12C + 1H → 13N + gamma ray . A gamma ray is emitted in the process . The light 13N nucleus is unsta- ble , however . It emits a ...
... nucleus , 12C , captures a hydrogen nucleus or proton , 1H , to form a nucleus of nitrogen , 13N ; thus , 12C + 1H → 13N + gamma ray . A gamma ray is emitted in the process . The light 13N nucleus is unsta- ble , however . It emits a ...
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