nuclear physics
[/ˈnuːkliər ˈfɪzɪks/]
noun
física nuclear
1. The branch of physics that deals with the structure of atomic nuclei and the interactions between nuclear particles
Nuclear physics has contributed significantly to our understanding of energy production in stars.
A física nuclear contribuiu significativamente para nossa compreensão da produção de energia nas estrelas.
2. The study of nuclear reactions, radioactivity, and the forces that bind nucleons together
Researchers in nuclear physics are developing new methods for clean energy generation.
Pesquisadores em física nuclear estão desenvolvendo novos métodos para geração de energia limpa.
Nuclear physics is a prestigious field of study in both Brazil and the United States, with significant investment in research institutions and universities. In Brazil, nuclear physics research is conducted at major institutions like IFUSP (Instituto de Física da Universidade de São Paulo) and CBPF (Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas). The field carries both scientific prestige and cultural sensitivity due to historical associations with nuclear weapons and nuclear energy debates.
Related Idioms & Phrases
nuclear option (metaphorical use in politics)
go nuclear (figurative expression meaning to escalate dramatically)
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