Radioactive Decay
N_t = N0·exp(-λ·t)
What it says
The exponential decay law giving the number of remaining nuclei at time t from an initial population and the decay constant.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
N_t | Quantity remaining at time t (count) | 1 |
N0 | Initial quantity (count) | 1 |
λ | Decay constant (1/s) | T^-1 |
t | Time (s) | T |
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