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Helion

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006216

The nucleus of a helium-3 atom, consisting of two protons and one neutron. In atmospheric physics, helions are a component of primary cosmic rays that enter the Earth's upper atmosphere. The interaction of these high-energy particles with atmospheric gases contributes to the production of cosmogenic isotopes, such as beryllium-10 and carbon-14, which are used in climate studies.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006216
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoSelene
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006216",
  "term": "Helion",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The nucleus of a helium-3 atom, consisting of two protons and one neutron. In atmospheric physics, helions are a component of primary cosmic rays that enter the Earth's upper atmosphere. The interaction of these high-energy particles with atmospheric gases contributes to the production of cosmogenic isotopes, such as beryllium-10 and carbon-14, which are used in climate studies.",
  "see_also": [
    "selene"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/helion/"
}

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