Periodic function

Breakthrough in Nuclear Physics: Scientists Successfully Produce Livermorium Isotope

A groundbreaking achievement in nuclear physics has been made by an international team of scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, successfully producing the superheavy element livermorium (element 116). Utilizing the advanced 88-Inch Cyclotron, researchers conducted a record-breaking 10,000 trillion fusion attempts, paving the way for future discoveries of new elements, including the theorized element 120. This significant milestone enhances our understanding of atomic structure and the potential applications of superheavy elements in various scientific fields.

Exploring the Quest for the Limit of the Periodic Table

Discover the latest review exploring the quest for the limit of the periodic table and the characteristics of the so-called island of enhanced stability. Learn about the visualizations of an island of stability of superheavy nuclei and the major challenges in theoretical and experimental chemistry and physics.