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Category Scope
73 Nuclear Physics
Includes nuclear particles; and reactor theory. For space
radiation see 93 Space Radiation.
For atomic and molecular physics see 72 Atomic
and Molecular Physics. For elementary particle physics see 77 Physics
of Elementary Particles and Fields. For nuclear astrophysics
see 90 Astrophysics.
Definition
Nuclear Physics – The study of the structure
and characteristics of atomic nuclei. NASA Thesaurus, Washington,
DC: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA Interest
Exhaustive Interest : The basic theories and
formulas of nuclear physics and testing and research equipment to support
these developments as they relate to aeronautics, astronautics, and aerospace
sciences.
Selective Interest : Those applications of
nuclear physics that may be of use to the aerospace program, e.g., propulsion
systems and power sources, suitable for aerospace use.
Negative Interest : Large, commercial nuclear
reactor applications; ship propulsion reactors.
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Subjects of Specific Interest
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alpha rays (theory)
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beta rays (theory)
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electron beams
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gamma rays (theory)
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ion beams (nuclear interactions)
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nuclear decay
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nuclear engines (theory)
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nuclear fission
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nuclear fuels
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nuclear fusion (theory)
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nuclear magnetic resonance
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nuclear particles
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nuclear physics
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nuclear power sources (theory)
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nuclear propulsion systems (theory)
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nuclear reactions
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nuclear reactor theory
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nuclear reactors
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nuclear research equipment
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nuclear scattering
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nuclear structure
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nuclear test equipment
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proton beams (nuclear interactions)
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radioisotopes
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reactor radiation safety measures (space applications)
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reactor theory
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space-power reactors (theory)
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x-ray radiation (theory)
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