Nuclear structure

Breakthrough Study Reveals Insights into Nuclear Structure of Superheavy Elements

An international research team from the University of Liverpool has made significant strides in understanding the nuclear structure of superheavy elements fermium and nobelium. Published in the journal Nature, this groundbreaking study utilizes advanced laser spectroscopy to explore the behavior of heavy isotopes, revealing crucial insights into the atomic nucleus. The findings suggest a shift in the fundamental nature of matter, with implications for nuclear physics and materials science.

New Method for Studying Atomic Nuclei Shapes and Building Blocks Developed by Scientists

Scientists have developed a new method for studying the shapes of atomic nuclei and their internal building blocks. This innovative approach relies on modeling the production of specific particles from high-energy collisions of electrons with nuclear targets, which will occur…