Mean Lifetime
τ = 1 / lambda_d
What it says
The average time a nucleus survives before decaying.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
τ | Mean lifetime (s) | T |
lambda_d | Decay constant (1/s) | T^-1 |
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