Symbol in context

$\tau_{\beta^-}$

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Meanings in context

Article-grounded definition

that nucleus’s beta-decay half-life.

\tau_{\beta^-} \ll \tau_n \qquad \text{(s-process)}

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\tau_{\beta^-}

that nucleus’s beta-decay half-life.

\tau_{\beta^-} \gg \tau_n \qquad \text{(r-process)}

This mathematical expression combines the displayed quantities; its precise role follows from the surrounding article text.