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Nucleosynthesis
The production of new elements that occurs naturally in stars via nuclear reactions, and in supernova explosions. Nucleosynthesis is also an important part of alchemics.
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The study of the physical processes at the scale of the atomic nucleus. Concerns itself with the structure and behavior of the atomic nucleus according quantum mechanics and particle physics; with practical applications in the working of nuclear reactors, radioactive fission, and fusion burning in the interior of stars. - Nuclear Reaction - Text by M. Alan Kazlev
A self-perpetuating chain reaction involving the production of heavy nuclei from the fusion of lighter ones, or lighter nuclei from the fission of heavier ones. - Nuclear Reactor - Text by M. Alan Kazlev
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The era following the Leptonic Era, between 1 second and 1,000 seconds after the Big Bang, in which light elements (helium and deuterium) are synthesized during the hot early phases of the hot Big Bang. - Nucleus, Atomic - Text by M. Alan Kazlev
The central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons, and containing nearly all of the atomic mass.
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Text by M. Alan Kazlev
Initially published on 09 December 2001.
Initially published on 09 December 2001.
