This article summarizes
equations in the theory of
nuclear physics
Nuclear physics is the field of physics that studies atomic nuclei and their constituents and interactions, in addition to the study of other forms of nuclear matter.
Nuclear physics should not be confused with atomic physics, which studies the ...
and
particle physics
Particle physics or high energy physics is the study of fundamental particles and forces that constitute matter and radiation. The fundamental particles in the universe are classified in the Standard Model as fermions (matter particles) an ...
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Definitions
Equations
Nuclear structure
Nuclear decay
Nuclear scattering theory
The following apply for the nuclear reaction:
:''a'' + ''b'' ↔ ''R'' → ''c''
in the
centre of mass frame
In physics, the center-of-momentum frame (also zero-momentum frame or COM frame) of a system is the unique (up to velocity but not origin) inertial frame in which the total momentum of the system vanishes. The ''center of momentum'' of a system is ...
, where ''a'' and ''b'' are the initial species about to collide, ''c'' is the final species, and ''R'' is the
resonant state.
Fundamental forces
These equations need to be refined such that the notation is defined as has been done for the previous sets of equations.
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Defining equation (physical chemistry)
In physical chemistry, there are numerous quantities associated with chemical compounds and reactions; notably in terms of ''amounts'' of substance, ''activity'' or ''concentration'' of a substance, and the ''rate'' of reaction. This article use ...
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Defining equation (physics)
In physics, defining equations are equations that define new quantities in terms of base quantities. This article uses the current SI system of units, not natural or characteristic units.
Description of units and physical quantities
Physical ...
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List of electromagnetism equations
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List of equations in classical mechanics
Classical mechanics is the branch of physics used to describe the motion of macroscopic objects. It is the most familiar of the theories of physics. The concepts it covers, such as mass, acceleration, and force, are commonly used and known. The sub ...
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List of equations in quantum mechanics
This article summarizes equations in the theory of quantum mechanics.
Wavefunctions
A fundamental physical constant occurring in quantum mechanics is the Planck constant, ''h''. A common abbreviation is , also known as the ''reduced Planck cons ...
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List of equations in wave theory
This article summarizes equations in the theory of waves.
Definitions
General fundamental quantities
A wave can be longitudinal where the oscillations are parallel (or antiparallel) to the propagation direction, or transverse where the oscill ...
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List of photonics equations
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List of relativistic equations
Following is a list of the frequently occurring equations in the theory of special relativity.
Postulates of Special Relativity
To derive the equations of special relativity, one must start with two other
#The laws of physics are invariant ...
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Relativistic wave equations
In physics, specifically relativistic quantum mechanics (RQM) and its applications to particle physics, relativistic wave equations predict the behavior of particles at high energies and velocities comparable to the speed of light. In the con ...
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