FIONA to Take on the Periodic Table's Heavyweights
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - 12:02
in Physics & Chemistry
FIONA (For the Identification Of Nuclide A) is a newly installed device designed to measure the mass numbers of individual atoms of heavy and superheavy elements. FIONA will let researchers learn about the shape and structure of heavy nuclei, guide the search for new elements, and offer better measurements for nuclear fission and related processes.