plural of neutron number

superlative form of neutron-rich: most neutron-rich

comparative form of neutron-rich: more neutron-rich

plural of neutron flux

(physics) The number of neutrons passing through something, per unit area per unit time.

(physics) A form of nuclear reaction in which one or more neutrons are absorbed by an atomic nucleus

plural of free neutron

plural of delayed neutron

(nuclear physics) A neutron produced as a result of nuclear fission which is emitted upon the radioactive decay of a fission product nucleus seconds to minutes later, rather than at the time of the initial fission event. Less than 2% of fission neutrons are delayed neutrons (the exact proportion depends on the nuclide being fissioned).

(physics) A nuclear reaction in which one or more neutrons are emitted. / A form of radioactive decay, where a nucleus with a severe excess of neutrons, emits a neutron.