Derive half-life from the decay constant using t½ = ln2/λ. For radioactive decay model parameter conversion and exercise solving.
由衰变常数求半衰期。
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion | T₁/₂ = ln 2 / λ ≈ 0.693/λ | Decay kinetics |
| Mean life | τ = 1/λ | Statistical decay |
| Units | λ unit sets half-life unit | Units |
| Constant | ln 2 = 0.693147 | Mathematical constant |
| Branching | Use total λ for branching | Branching treatment |
| Decay scheme | Nuclides with multiple channels | Nuclide data |
Constants used on this page and their authoritative sources, for verification and citation
| Constant | Value | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural logarithm of 2, ln 2 | 0.6931471805599453 | — | Mathematical constant (exact) |
| Avogadro constant N_A | 6.02214076e23 | mol⁻¹ | SI defining constant (exact) |
| 14C half-life (reference) | 5730 ± 40 | a | Godwin 1962 (Cambridge half-life) |
Note: T½ = ln2/λ relates to the mean life τ = 1/λ via T½ = τ·ln2; the decay constant λ must match the chosen time unit.