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mass defect

/ˈmæs ˌdiːfekt/

Traduction: Différence entre la masse d'un noyau atomique et la somme des masses de ses protons et neutrons, qui se convertit en énergie de liaison selon l'équation d'Einstein E=mc².

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/ˈmæs ˌdiːfekt/C1formalscientific
  • frDifférence entre la masse d'un noyau atomique et la somme des masses de ses protons et neutrons, qui se convertit en énergie de liaison selon l'équation d'Einstein E=mc².

The difference between the mass of an atomic nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual protons and neutrons, which is converted into binding energy according to Einstein's equation E=mc².

  1. Nuclear physics conceptC2formal

    The difference between the mass of an atomic nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual protons and neutrons.

    frdéfaut de masse

    • The mass defect is converted into binding energy according to Einstein's equation.
    • Scientists calculate the mass defect to determine the stability of a nucleus.
    • A larger mass defect indicates a more tightly bound nucleus.