"proton halo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: proton halos [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} proton halo (plural proton halos)
  1. (quantum mechanics) 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. Categories (topical): Quantum mechanics
    Sense id: en-proton_halo-en-noun-OSs7vI7j Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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