Delta particles

Delta particle is a term not often used, although protons and neutrons in excited states have been referred to by that name. As for chemical properties, it has none, since nothing less than an atom can participate in chemical reactions as the term is usually used. Or perhaps these bare nucleons function as ions of very low atomic number substances.

So when you bombard an object with delta rays, the object isn't affected?

As I said, the term "delta particle" is not often used. So-called delta particles are sometimes observed in particle accelerator tracks, but we cannot produce a stream of them to bombard something with.

I am too long out of this field. Maybe someone else can clarify.

Does anyone else have any informatoin about delta particles?

Brandon said pretty much all there is to say. Delta rays are pretty much undefined. This makes them perfect for science fiction (I am guessing this is what you want them for?)

The only setting I have ever heard of this term being used is in cloud chambers-- if my recollection is correct referring to very high energy electrons.

I believe that if a human being (such as a lowly lab assistant) were bombarded by a stream of delta rays... he would develop mystical powers inluding the ability to morph into several types of fungus...

If you bombarded one with alpha rays, you'd probably turn him into a supergenius.

Nah, a cancer factory.

Nah, alphas are so large and heavily charged that they cannot penetrate clothing or even dead skin cells. Alphas kill you be being emited from radioactive gases directly into lung tissue after you breath the gases in. Then all that mass can cause significant damage.

Retracted.

Well alphas would only kill you if you swallow their source....

But I think they might go by another name, as well...

HAHAHAHA... Delta Rays sounds fictional..