Nuclear popcorn: Heavy nucleus changes shapes at different energies
November 30, 2022
A new paper sheds light on the nature of atomic nuclei.
A new paper sheds light on the nature of atomic nuclei.
As Earth rotates along its axis, it wobbles a little bit. Nuclear physics researchers have now observed this same type of wobbling in Au187 – a gold isotope that lives for just eight minutes. Fundamental science research like this can lead to major breakthroughs in a range of fields, including medical care.