Nuclear Physics

The branch of physics concerned with atomic nuclei and their behavior.

Articles with this tag: 5 Updated: August 23, 2026

Articles with this tag

Aage Niels Bohr — Danish nuclear physicist and Nobel laureate Aage Niels Bohr Biography and overview of Aage Niels Bohr (1922–2009), his work on nuclear structure, career at the University of Copenhagen, major contributions and legacy.

Atom: the basic unit of matter

Atom: the basic unit of matter Atom An atom is the smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its properties. This article explains atomic structure, size, isotopes, bonding, historical development, and practic…

Beta particle (β): electrons and positrons emitted in radioactive decay Beta particle Beta particles are high-speed electrons or positrons produced by nuclear beta decay. They are a type of ionizing radiation with characteristic interactions, detection methods, shie…

Cloud chamber (Wilson chamber) Cloud chamber A cloud chamber is a simple particle detector that makes ionizing radiation visible by producing condensation trails in a supersaturated vapor, used historically and for education.

Cold fusion — the low‑temperature fusion hypothesis Cold fusion Cold fusion: a disputed claim that nuclear fusion can occur at near‑ambient conditions. Overview of principles, historical events, ongoing research, challenges, and potential impli…