Neutrino

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Neutrino

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A subatomic particle of zero, or near zero, rest mass, having no electric charge, postulated by Fermi (1934) in order to explain apparent contradictions to the law of conservation of energy in beta-particle emission. </dd>
According to Fermi theory, the atomic nucleus in beta decay releases energy partly in the form of electrons (beta particles) and partly in the form of neutrinos. [[/a>|/a>]] </dd>

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use