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Researchers have observed the decay of two neutron-rich isotopes, oxygen-28 and oxygen-27, providing new insights into nuclear structure. The study's findings suggest that these isotopes do not exhibit a closed shell structure, challenging current theories and offering opportunities for further investigation.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Exploring light neutron-rich nuclei: First observation of oxygen-28 Tokyo Institute of Technology · Aug 30, 2023 · first to report
- Successful experiment with FAIR detector in Japan – First measurement of nucleus oxygen-28 GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · Oct 4, 2023