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  2. Bethe formula - Wikipedia

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    The corrections mentioned have been built into the programs PSTAR and ASTAR, for example, by which one can calculate the stopping power for protons and alpha particles. [6] The corrections are large at low energy and become smaller and smaller as energy is increased. At very high energies, Fermi's density correction [5] has to be added.

  3. Contrapuntal motion - Wikipedia

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    In music theory, contrapuntal motion is the general movement of two or more melodic lines with respect to each other. [1] In traditional four-part harmony, it is important that lines maintain their independence, an effect which can be achieved by the judicious use of the four types of contrapuntal motion: parallel motion, similar motion, contrary motion, and oblique motion.

  4. Alpha decay - Wikipedia

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    The theory supposes that the alpha particle can be considered an independent particle within a nucleus, that is in constant motion but held within the nucleus by strong interaction. At each collision with the repulsive potential barrier of the electromagnetic force, there is a small non-zero probability that it will tunnel its way out.

  5. Alpha particle - Wikipedia

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    Secondly, he found the charge-to-mass ratio of alpha particles to be half that of the hydrogen ion. Rutherford proposed three explanations: 1) an alpha particle is a hydrogen molecule (H 2) with a charge of 1 e; 2) an alpha particle is an atom of helium with a charge of 2 e; 3) an alpha particle is half a helium atom with a charge of 1 e.

  6. Geiger–Nuttall law - Wikipedia

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    It will constantly bounce from one side to the other, and due to the possibility of quantum tunneling by the wave through the potential barrier, each time it bounces, there will be a small likelihood for it to escape. A knowledge of this quantum mechanical effect enables one to obtain this law, including coefficients, via direct calculation. [4]

  7. Radiation protection - Wikipedia

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    Distance can be as simple as handling a source with forceps rather than fingers. For example, if a problem arises during fluoroscopic procedure step away from the patient if feasible. Shielding: Sources of radiation can be shielded with solid or liquid material, which absorbs the energy of the radiation. The term 'biological shield' is used for ...

  8. Mott problem - Wikipedia

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    The origin of the tracks given the original spherical wave predicted by theory is the problem requiring physical explanation. Spherical wave Alpha particle track in a cloud chamber. In practice, virtually all high energy physics experiments, such as those conducted at particle colliders, involve wave functions which are inherently spherical.

  9. Ohm's acoustic law - Wikipedia

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    The law has also been interpreted as "a pitch corresponding to a certain frequency can only be heard if the acoustical wave contains power at that frequency." [ 7 ] These laws are true to the extent that the ear is sensitive to the frequency and amplitude of the acoustic waves, and further, is able to resolve the differences in their frequency .