"Free neutrons" refers to neutrons that are not bound to an atomic nucleus. They are not attached to any atom and are able to move around independently.
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- What's more, the team also detected the wider range of gamma rays given off by unstable nitrogen - 15 atoms created when free neutrons slammed into nitrogen - 14 atoms. (sciencemag.org)
- FREBEL: This process can only happen when you have lots and lots of free neutrons outside of an atomic nucleus, and that's actually a difficult thing to do, because neutrons only survive for about 15 minutes before they decay into a proton. (kavlifoundation.org)
- A physics experiment performed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has enhanced scientists» understanding of how free neutrons decay into other particles. (sciencedaily.com)
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