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Definition of Positron
1. Noun. An elementary particle with positive charge; interaction of a positron and an electron results in annihilation.
Definition of Positron
1. Noun. (particles) The antimatter equivalent of an electron, having the same mass but a positive charge ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Positron
1. a subatomic particle [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Positron
Literary usage of Positron
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Beneficial Uses and Production of Isotopes: 2000 Update by Nea, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2000)
"2.1.1.2 positron emission tomography (PET) There are about 180 PET centres in
the world operating a total of some 250 PET cameras. ..."
2. Spatial Statistics and Imaging by Antonio Possolo (1991)
"The Super PETT-I positron-Emission Tomograph I Figure 2. The Super PETT-I Tomograph
During Construction. Partially completed detector rings can be seen by a ..."
3. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"24 February 1970; revised 18 May 1970 • Pion Cancer Therapy: positron Activity
as an Indicator of Depth-Dose Abstract. Negative pions are useful for ..."
4. VA Hospitals: Issues and Challenges for the Future edited by Stephen P. Backhus (2000)
"... magnetic resonance imagers (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) scanners,
and systems used in federal medical facilities. In addition to the FSS, ..."
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