nuclear reaction
process in which two nuclei collide to produce one or more nuclides
nuclear fusion
nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei combine
photofission
type of nuclear reaction
proton capture
atomic nuclear process
neutron capture
atomic nuclear process
spallation
type of nuclear reaction
transfer reaction
nuclear reaction where one or more nucleons are transferred between the projectile and target
nuclear fission
nuclear reaction splitting an atom into multiple parts
nuclear fission
nuclear reaction splitting an atom into multiple parts
oxygen-burning process
set of nuclear fusion reactions
photodisintegration
disintegration of atomic nuclei from high-energy EM radiation
natural nuclear fission reactor
naturally occurring uranium deposit where self-sustaining nuclear chain reactions have occurred
nuclear transmutation
conversion of one chemical element or an isotope into another chemical element
carbon-burning process
nuclear fusion process in the cores of massive stars, combining carbon nuclei into heavier elements