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A = A_0 e^{kt}

Growth (k>0) or decay (k<0) over time.

N = N_0 e^{-\lambda t}

Number of nuclei remaining over time.

t_{1/2} = \frac{\ln 2}{\lambda}

Time for half a sample to decay.

A = \lambda N

Decays per second in a sample.

N = N_0\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{t/t_{1/2}}

Amount remaining after a number of half-lives.