Unprecedented Observation: Electron Scattering from Unnatural Radioisotopes
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Phys.org
Researchers from Japan have observed electron scattering from radioisotopes that do not occur naturally for the first time. Using a particle accelerator, the team directed energized electrons to collide with a block of uranium carbide, resulting in the production of cesium-137 ions. These ions were then trapped in a three-dimensional space aligned with an electron beam, allowing for collisions between them. The interference patterns of the electron scattering were recorded using a magnetic spectrometer. This breakthrough opens up new research avenues and the potential for developing a unified theory to describe the structure of atomic nuclei.