Experiments reveal a neutron halo around neutron-rich magnesium nuclei
Friday, August 29, 2014 - 07:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Most stable atomic nuclei are made up of roughly an equal number of protons and neutrons. With the right equipment, however, physicists can create nuclei with many additional neutrons. These neutron-rich nuclei are short-lived but represent an important tool for developing a better understanding of how the elements in the Universe were created.