Modern Physics Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• blackbody : an idealized object that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation and emits radiation in a characteristic spectrum that depends only on its temperature.
• photoelectron : an electron emitted from a material due to the photoelectric effect.
• positron : the antiparticle of the electron, with the same mass but a positive charge.
• annihilation : this occurs when a particle and its antiparticle collide, converting their mass into energy.
• nucleus : the dense, positively charged core of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons.
• binding energy : refers to the energy needed to separate the protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus.
• nuclide : a specific type of nucleus that has a unique combination of protons and neutrons
• transition : refers to the movement of an electron between energy levels in an atom
• half-life : the time it takes for half the original amount of parent isotope in a given sample to decay.
• isotopes : atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
• fission : a nuclear reaction where a heavy nucleus splits into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.
• leptons : particles do not interact via the strong nuclear force.
• transmutation : transformation of one element into another.
• spontaneous : process occurs without any external influence or energy input. it happens naturally due to the inherent properties of the system.
• nucleon : a particle found in the nucleus, either a proton or a neutron.
• neutrino : subatomic particle that interacts only via the weak nuclear force and gravity.
• photon : a quantum (packet) of electromagnetic energy. it behaves both as a particle and a wave.
• fusion : a nuclear reaction where two light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.