How to pronounce a nuclear reaction written in AZE notation?

In summary, physicists often struggle with pronouncing nuclear reactions involving element names and numbers. With colleagues, short forms may be used instead. The proton number is implied in the element name, so it is not always necessary to say both. In some countries, the order of the elements may be reversed when pronouncing the reaction.
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Pronouncing a nuclear reaction like
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as "one,zero,neutron + 235,92,uranium yields 141,56,barium + 92,36,krypton + 3,1,0,neutron" is awkward. How is it pronounced by physicists in practice?
 
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"Neutron plus Uranium 235 reacts to Barium 141, Krypton 92 and 3 neutrons"
"Uranium 235 gets fissioned by a neutron to Barium 141, Krypton 92 and 3 neutrons"
With colleagues working on the same topic, the element names might get replaced by their short forms.

The element fixes the proton number, and "neutron" is clear as well.
 
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The reason that you don't normally pronounce the Z is that it's implicit in the element name. Saying both is redundant. "neutron induced fission of uranium 235 yields barium 141 and krypton 92 along with 3 neutrons" or something like that.

In some countries, saying "235 uranium" is more common (A first). This isn't exactly wrong but I have a strong preference for the other way around.
 
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1. How do you pronounce AZE notation?

AZE notation is pronounced as "A-Z-E notation", with each letter pronounced individually.

2. What does AZE stand for in nuclear reactions?

AZE stands for Alpha-Zero-Emission, which refers to a type of nuclear reaction where an alpha particle (helium nucleus) is emitted from an atom.

3. How do you pronounce a nuclear reaction written in AZE notation?

The nuclear reaction written in AZE notation is pronounced as "alpha-zero-emission" or "alpha-zero-E", depending on personal preference.

4. Is AZE notation commonly used in nuclear reactions?

No, AZE notation is not commonly used in nuclear reactions. It is a specific notation used for alpha-zero-emission reactions, which are not as common as other types of nuclear reactions.

5. Are there other notations used for nuclear reactions?

Yes, there are multiple notations used for nuclear reactions, including Z-notation, AZ notation, and ZA notation. These notations vary in their use of symbols and letters to represent different types of particles and their reactions.

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