S-factors

A form of S-factor — A rescaling of a nuclear reaction's total cross section to account for the Coulomb repulsion between the charged reactants. It determines the rates of nuclear fusion reactions that occur in the cores of stars.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of S-factor
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