neutron emission

Neutron emission occurs when an atomic nucleus releases a neutron, a neutral particle, often because the nucleus is unstable or energized. This process helps the nucleus achieve a more stable state by reducing its energy. It commonly happens in radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, or during high-energy collisions, like in nuclear reactors or cosmic events. When a neutron is emitted, the remaining nucleus may change into a different element or isotope. Neutron emission plays a key role in nuclear physics, energy production, and understanding radioactive materials.