User:Zginder/Introduction to Nuclear Engineering/Glossary

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A very extensive and public domain glossary of all these nuclear can by found on the NRC's web site [1]. This glossary is at least partial based on it.

  • Alpha particle - A form of radiation composed of the nucleus of a helium-4 atom. It has a positive two charge and a very short range.