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How can we theoretically predict half lives?
Check out the books listed in this thread.Moeen said:Thanks for your reply. I am new to particle physics. Can you suggest any good book for a beginner?
The half life of a substance is the amount of time it takes for half of the substance to decay or break down into a different substance.
The calculation for half life involves dividing the natural log of 2 by the decay constant of the substance. This can vary depending on the type of substance being studied.
The prediction of half lives can be affected by various factors such as temperature, pH levels, and the presence of other substances that may interact with the substance being studied.
Predicting half lives is important in understanding the stability of a substance and how it will behave over time. This information can be used in various fields such as medicine, environmental science, and nuclear energy.
The accuracy of predictions of half lives can vary depending on the complexity of the substance being studied and the factors that may affect its decay. With advancements in technology and research, predictions are becoming more accurate but may still have some margin of error.