isospin

/ˈaɪsoʊˌspɪn/ /ˈaɪsəˌspɪn/

Meanings

noun

A quantum number or symmetry related to the strong interaction.

Examples :

"Because the proton and neutron behave almost identically under the strong nuclear force, physicists treat them as two states of the same particle differentiated by the isospin quantum number. "

physics theory

Related Words

nuclear noun

/ˈn(j)ukliɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə/ /ˈn(j)ukjəlɚ/

Nuclear power

"The new power plant will use nuclear energy to generate electricity. "

identically adverb

/aɪˈdɛntɪkli/ /ɪˈdɛntɪkli/

In an identical manner.

"It was hard to tell the twins apart: they even spoke identically."

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

symmetry noun

/ˈsɪmɪtɹi/

Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.

"The butterfly's wings displayed perfect symmetry, with identical patterns on both sides. "

quantum noun

[ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] /ˈkwɒntəm/ /ˈkwɑntəm/

The total amount of something; quantity.

"The student received a small quantum of extra credit for participating in class. "

neutron noun

/ˈn(j)uːtɹɒn/

A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

"The atom's nucleus contains protons and neutrons. "

physicists noun

/ˈfɪzɪsɪsts/

A person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics, especially at a professional level.

"Physicists study the universe and try to understand how it works. "

interaction noun

/ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/

The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

"Be aware of interactions between different medications."

particle noun

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

number noun

/ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

differentiated verb

/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪtɪd/ /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌeɪtɪd/

To show, or be the distinction between two things.

"The bright red color differentiated his car from all the other silver ones in the parking lot. "