Quantum Curveball: Established Theory Challenged by Surprising Atomic Nucleus Shape Change
New Oak Ridge National Laboratory study reveals an unforeseen atomic nucleus shape change, using data from FRIB to explore the long-lasting excited state of sodium-32, challenging nuclear shape and energy correlations. New research may have revealed an unexpected change in the shape of an atomic
United States Gary Hollenhead Toby King Timothy Gray Mitch Allmond Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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