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  1. Neutron - Wikipedia

    Free neutron beams are obtained from neutron sources by neutron transport. For access to intense neutron sources, researchers must go to a specialized neutron facility that operates a …

  2. Neutron | Definition, Charge, Mass, Properties, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 14, 2025 · neutron, neutral subatomic particle that, in conjunction with protons, makes up the nucleus of every atom except ordinary hydrogen (whose nucleus has one proton and no …

  3. Rocket Lab delays debut of powerful, partially reusable Neutron

    13 hours ago · Rocket Lab has pushed the first launch of its medium-lift Neutron rocket to 2026, founder and CEO Peter Beck said during the company’s 2025 Q3 earnings call Monday (Nov. …

  4. Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2026 - SpaceNews

    1 day ago · Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the chances that the flight will be a success.

  5. Neutron rocket’s debut slips into mid-2026 as company seeks …

    2 days ago · Neutron rocket’s debut slips into mid-2026 as company seeks success from the start “Those who have failed to deliver are numerous.”

  6. What Is a Neutron? Physics and Chemistry Definition

    Dec 13, 2018 · Each neutron is a type of subatomic particle called a baryon that consists of 1 up quark and 2 down quarks. The existence of the neutron was proposed by Ernest Rutherford in …

  7. DOE Explains...Neutrons - Department of Energy

    Fast Facts The neutron was first discovered in 1932. All around us is a faint, natural “background” of free neutrons created by cosmic rays entering our atmosphere and by natural radioactivity …

  8. Neutron: Definition, Characteristics, & Location with Example

    Feb 3, 2023 · A neutron is an uncharged sub-atomic particle found in all atomic nuclei and has a mass similar to a proton. A neutron is thus one of the three particles that constitute an atom.

  9. Science Made Simple: What Are Neutrons? - SciTechDaily

    Jun 10, 2023 · Neutrons, subatomic particles found in every atom except hydrogen, are used in scientific research for nondestructive analysis of materials through a method called neutron …

  10. Neutron Basics | Understanding Particles

    May 29, 2024 · A neutron is one of the three main particles that make up an atom, the other two being protons and electrons. Unlike protons and electrons, neutrons do not possess a charge; …