proton halo
proton halo · proton halos
A rare nuclear structure where a nucleus has a loosely bound halo of protons orbiting…A rare nuclear structure where a nucleus has a loosely bound halo of protons orbiting around its core, causing the nucleus to have a significantly larger radius than typical nuclei.
Meaning
1 sensesA rare nuclear structure where a nucleus has a loosely bound halo of protons orbiting around its core, causing the nucleus to have a significantly larger radius than typical nuclei.
Forms
plural: proton halos| Singular | proton halo |
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