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Originally Published 6 months ago — by Phys.org
Scientists at GSI Helmholtzzentrum have discovered a new superheavy isotope, 257Sg, revealing complex quantum effects influencing nuclear stability and fission, including the first observation of a K-isomeric state in seaborgium, which could impact the search for the island of stability and future element synthesis.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SciTechDaily
Physicists at the Institute of Modern Physics and collaborators have discovered two new isotopes, osmium-160 and tungsten-156, challenging traditional views on nuclear stability and magic numbers. This breakthrough suggests potential for lead-164 to be a stable, doubly magic nucleus, enhancing the understanding of nuclear physics and the architecture of atomic nuclei. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, indicates a significant step forward in nuclear theory and stability, with implications for the development of nuclear forces and deepening our understanding of nuclear physics.