Radiative capture

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009840",
  "term": "Radiative capture",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A nuclear reaction in which a nucleus captures an incident particle, most often a neutron, and the resulting compound nucleus de-excites by emitting gamma radiation. Neutron capture gives a heavier isotope of the same element, while proton capture gives an isotope of the next higher element. It is the reaction behind neutron activation analysis and prompt gamma-ray analysis.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "capture",
    "γ-radiation",
    "nucleus",
    "nuclear particle"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1537 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/radiative-capture/"
}