Decay Constant from Half-Life
lambda = ln(2) / t_half
What it says
The radioactive decay constant is the natural logarithm of two divided by the half-life of the isotope. It is the inverse relationship of computing a half-life from a known decay constant.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
t_half | Half-life (s) | T |
lambda | Decay constant (1/s) | T^-1 |
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