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Revision as of 21:32, 21 May 2006 by 86.138.135.56 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Neutron drip line is a concept in particle and nuclear physics. An unstable atomic nucleus beyond the neutron drip line will leak free neutrons. In other words, the line on Z, N plane where neutron separation energy is zero. In astronomy, the neutron drip line is important in discussions of nucleosynthesis or neutron stars.
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