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Definition of Nuclear physics
1. Noun. The branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei.
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Generic synonyms: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Terms within: Atomic Theory
Definition of Nuclear physics
1. Noun. The branch of physics that studies the nucleus of the atom, its internal structure and components. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nuclear Physics
Literary usage of Nuclear physics
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Nuclear Legislation, Analytical Study Nuclear Legislation, Analytical Study by Nea (1999)
"The Institute's research is directed mainly to heavy ion nuclear physics, nuclear
solid state research, radiation and photochemistry, nuclear chemistry, ..."
2. Small Business Innovation Research: Program Solicitation (1993)
"NUCLEAR AND HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS EDUCATIONAL DEVICES The DOE supports extensive
programs of basic research in nuclear physics and high energy physics. ..."
3. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"Nuclear Science research includes: relativistic heavy-ion physics, medium- and
low-energy nuclear physics, nuclear astrophysics, nuclear theory and ..."
4. An International Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility: Exploring a Russian by Glenn E. Schweitzer, A. Chelsea Sharber (2005)
"... Return to the Russian Federation of Irradiated Fuel Assemblies from the
Institute of nuclear physics of the ..."
5. Calcutta Review by University of Calcutta (1844)
"... with nuclear physics and Cosmic Rays as special paper obtaining 2nd Class 1st
Position ; Obtained Associateship Diploma of Institute of nuclear physics ..."