Term: radiative capture
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05061

Definition:
Capture of a particle by a nucleus followed by immediate emission of gamma radiation.

Related Terms:
1) capture (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C00796).
2) particle (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.N04237).
3) nucleus (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.N04256).
4) gamma radiation (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R02568).

Source: PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1537 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)

Citation: 'radiative capture' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05061

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