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neutron number
noun
Physics.
- the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom, equal to the mass number minus the atomic number of the atom. : N
neutron number
noun
- the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom N
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of neutron number1
First recorded in 1950–55
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A more detailed analysis reveals that their lifetimes increase towards the magic neutron number 184.
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However, the neutron number 184 is still a long way from being reached, so the 30 seconds are only one step on the way.
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“Most reasonable models favour this proton and neutron number to be those that should give extra stability in the region,†says Rudolph.
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The neutron number would not have dropped if the bright surfaces were made of sulfur or silicates.
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