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science7 months ago

Why Isn't an Atom's Nucleus Spherical?

Most atomic nuclei are not round but are often deformed into shapes like prolate or pear-shaped, challenging the traditional view of spherical nuclei. This deformation is linked to quantum mechanical properties and collective behaviors within the nucleus, with most nuclei exhibiting a prolate shape, and the reasons behind these shapes remain an open question in nuclear physics.