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The study explores the dissociation of heavy quarkonium in the QGP medium using a Bayesian holographic QCD model, revealing its deconfinement mechanism. Key findings include the influence of temperature and chemical potential on thermodynamic properties and dissociation behavior.
A systematic nuclear data evaluation of the five-nucleon 5^He system was performed using the Generalized Reduced R-matrix framework. The study provides reliable cross-sections with improved uncertainties, covering energy ranges up to 46 MeV for neutron-induced reactions and 30 MeV for deuteron-induced reactions.
Researchers at FRIB have measured proton capture on arsenic-73 to produce selenium-74, providing new constraints on the formation and destruction of p-nuclei. This experiment brings closer understanding of rare isotope origins in the universe.
Researchers developed a Bayesian neural network framework to predict thorium-232 fission yields, addressing sparse data gaps and incorporating physical constraints. The approach demonstrates strong agreement with experimental measurements and offers a systematic method for nuclear data evaluation with quantified uncertainties.
Researchers will investigate fundamental properties of unstable atomic nuclei, focusing on neutron-rich and neutron-deficient isotopes. The project aims to improve theoretical models in nuclear structure and understand the origin of chemical elements in nuclear astrophysics.
Researchers from RIKEN and their international collaborators used deep learning techniques to analyze unexamined nuclear emulsion data and identified a new double-Lambda hypernucleus. This is the world's first AI-assisted observation of such an exotic nucleus, providing new insight into neutron star cores.
Researchers from UCLA, LMU, and JGU have successfully excited the atomic nucleus of thorium-229 using laser light in a non-transparent host material. This achievement opens up new avenues for nucleus-based quantum technologies.
Researchers have discovered a new 'Island of Inversion' in the most symmetric region of the nuclear chart, where protons and neutrons equal each other. This finding challenges long-held assumptions about structural inversions and provides insights into fundamental forces that bind matter together.
Scientists at TU Wien have created an alternative production method for Cu-64, a crucial copper isotope used in medicine. By harnessing recoil chemistry and utilizing a specially designed metal–organic complex, they can efficiently separate the desired isotope from ordinary copper.
A team of physicists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz has taken an important step toward answering the question of why lead behaves differently from other atomic nuclei when struck by electrons. The new measurement reveals unexpected behaviour in heavy nuclei, intensifying a long-standing puzzle that current theory cannot explain.
Scientists used four analytical techniques to assess the composition and likely age of lead in the Jordan codices, finding some pages contaminated by environmental interactions. The study suggests that while some parts may be modern, others show characteristics of older lead.
The scientific program includes presentations on new research in exotic and radioactive nuclei, quark-gluon plasma, nucleosynthesis, neutrinos, and more. Registration is now open for news media with valid APS press credentials.
Researchers performed the first ab initio calculation of the hexacontatetrapole E6 transition in 53Fe, revealing unique high-multipole gamma decay mechanism using bare nucleon charges. The study successfully reproduces experimental excitation spectrum and provides reliable predictions for electromagnetic transitions.
The sPHENIX detector precisely measured particles from high-speed collisions, revealing properties of quark-gluon plasma. This achievement enables scientists to reconstruct the early universe's conditions.
Researchers propose a novel strategy to increase production of exotic nuclei near the neutron drip line through multi-step fragmentation of high-energy beams in thick targets. This approach effectively enhances yields of neutron-rich fragments, overcoming limitations imposed by low cross sections.
Researchers at National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology developed a technique to decompose polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) into gaseous products using electron beam irradiation. This process reduces energy required by 50% compared to traditional methods, making large-scale recycling of fluoropolymers more viable.
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered aluminium-20, an unstable isotope that decays via three-proton emission. The study provides insights into the structure and decay of nuclei beyond the proton drip line, shedding light on isospin symmetry breaking.
Researchers at Chinese Academy of Sciences have measured the mass of silicon-22, revealing a new proton magic number. This finding provides deeper insight into exotic nuclear structures and nucleon interactions, shedding light on element formation in the Universe.
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University proposed a method for neutron spectrum regulation to enhance the irradiation production efficiency of transuranium isotopes. The new method achieves efficient and precise neutron spectrum optimization, maximizing the production of transuranic isotopes.
Researchers at GSI/FAIR have conducted high-precision measurements of three extremely neutron-rich tin isotopes, revealing unexpected changes in the behavior of tin nuclei beyond N=82. These findings improve our understanding of nuclear forces far from stability and may alter the path of the r-process on the nuclear chart.
A new study presents a unified approach to first principles calculations of Parton physics in hadrons, combining two distinct theoretical approaches for extracting parton distributions. The study uses Large-Momentum Effective Theory (LaMET) and short-distance expansion (SDE), which provide complementary insights into parton behavior.
Researchers developed a five-dimensional Langevin model to accurately predict fission fragment distributions and kinetic energies in medium-mass mercury isotopes. The model captures unusual 'double-humped' fragment mass distribution observed in mercury-180, providing new insights into nuclear shell effects.
A novel observation of enhanced neutron-rich particle emission from out-of-fission-plane has been made in Fermi energy heavy ion reactions. This study uses advanced detection system CSHINE to measure charged particles and fission fragments, providing a vivid view of isospin migration dynamics.
Researchers from Chinese Academy of Sciences have synthesized a new, highly neutron-deficient isotope of protactinium, protactinium-210. The discovery validates the facility's capability for studying heavy and superheavy nuclei.
An international team identified a new region of heavy, neutron-deficient isotopes where nuclear fission is predominantly governed by an asymmetric mode. The research found increasingly asymmetric fission in these nuclei, characterized by light krypton fragments, marking the discovery of a new island in the nuclear chart.
A recent study published in Physics Letters B reveals that quarks can defy expectations when hit by high-energy electrons, challenging long-held ideas about symmetry in nuclear physics. The research team's findings may impact how future experiments interpret quark behavior and the structure of matter.
Researchers at SLEGS have made high-precision measurements of the 27Al(γ,n) cross section, resolving existing data discrepancies and providing more accurate nuclear reaction models. The study's innovative detector design and laser Compton scattering beams enabled direct comparisons with global datasets.
Researchers at University of Jyväskylä have discovered a new path to measuring electron antineutrino mass using the beta decay of silver-110 isomer. The study reveals a positive Q value and low energy release, making it an attractive candidate for future antineutrino experiments.
A novel model predicts critical energy barriers governing heavy-ion fusion reactions with high accuracy, enabling the synthesis of superheavy nuclei and improving nuclear physics experiments. The model's effective nucleus-nucleus potential combines Skyrme energy density functional with reaction Q-values.
Researchers at A1 Collaboration successfully produced hydrogen-6 in an electron scattering experiment, challenging current understanding of multi-nucleon interactions. The measurement revealed a stronger interaction between neutrons within the nucleus than expected, indicating a lower ground-state energy for ⁶H.
Three UTA faculty members, Kyrah Brown, Ben Jones, and J. Ping Liu, received top honors for their groundbreaking research contributions. Brown's interdisciplinary work focuses on reproductive and cardiac health among women, while Jones' research explores neutrinos to understand the universe's mysteries.
The University of Missouri is partnering with a consortium to design and license a new research reactor, NextGen MURR, which will produce critical medical isotopes for cancer treatment. The project aims to enhance Missouri's role as a leader in nuclear science and medical research.
Physicists have shown that particles produced in 'jets' retain information about their origins in subatomic particle smashups. The study establishes a direct connection between the 'entanglement entropy' at the earliest stage of jet formation and the particles that emerge as a jet evolves.
The thorium-229 nuclear optical clock has the potential to achieve a very high-precision time and frequency standard due to its unique properties. Despite significant progress, numerous challenges remain, including temperature sensitivity and the scarcity of the isotope.
Researchers Mohamed Gad-el-Hak and James J. Riley from VCU and the University of Washington found that Van Gogh's painting does not adhere to Kolmogorov's theory of turbulent flow. Instead, they argue that the swirling patterns in 'The Starry Night' are a result of its abstract nature.
Jefferson Lab Director Kimberly Sawyer has been named to CoVaBIZ Magazine's 150 Most Influential People List, reflecting the laboratory's positive economic and research impacts on the region. The lab is advancing its research mission, including nuclear physics, data science, and particle accelerators.
RHIC physicists will complete data collection for one of the collider's central goals: creating and studying a unique form of matter known as a quark-gluon plasma (QGP). The QGP is expected to provide crucial insights for the future Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), which will be built by reusing components of RHIC.
A team at University of Queensland has made a breakthrough in muonic atom research, showing that nuclear polarisation does not limit studies of muonic atoms. The finding provides a clear path for using muonic atoms to better understand the magnetic structure of the nucleus.
Physicists have measured a nuclear reaction that can occur in neutron star collisions, providing direct experimental data for a process previously only theorized. The study provides new insight into how the universe's heaviest elements are forged, with potential applications in nuclear reactor physics.
Researchers developed a new technique to predict nuclear properties, revealing how nucleus structure relates to its holding force. The study advances quantum physics and has implications for energy production and national security.
UTA's expansion of its undergraduate research program has enabled students to present their work at major symposiums, including the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics conference. The program has strengthened students' commitment to pursuing graduate studies in various fields.
Ben Jones, a UTA physicist, has been recognized for his contributions to developing advanced instruments used in particle physics research. His work focuses on uncovering the origin of neutrino mass and sheds light on fundamental physics at extremely small scales.
A new study has challenged the long-held belief that atomic nuclei are perfectly spherical, revealing that lead-208 is slightly elongated and resembles a rugby ball. The discovery was made using high-precision experimental equipment and has far-reaching implications for nuclear physics and astrophysics.
Researchers have created a detailed map of the forces acting inside a proton, simulating how the strong force varies across different regions. This breakthrough reveals massive forces of up to half a million Newtons, equivalent to 10 elephants, at minuscule scales.
The motion of particles in high-energy nuclear collisions follows a Lévy-stable distribution, confirming the interdisciplinary nature of the phenomenon. This finding has implications for fields such as biology, earth sciences, and economics.
Assistant Professor Lawrence Lee receives $120,000 to strengthen transfer pipeline of physics students and continue his research on experimental high-energy particles. He aims to develop transformative educational programs and expand the audience for physics through outreach initiatives.
Discounted hotel rates available at select hotels near the Anaheim Convention Center. The Global Physics Summit will feature nearly 14,000 individual presentations on new research in various fields.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new use for superconducting nanowire photon detectors to detect high-energy protons, opening up exciting opportunities in nuclear and particle physics. The team found that wire widths smaller than 400 nanometers demonstrate high detection efficiency.
The NRL's Mercury Pulsed Power Facility has enabled significant advancements in flash x-ray radiography and nuclear material detection. The facility has been used to develop advanced flash radiography sources and detectors for the Department of Energy and Department of Defense.
Scientists studying neutron 'starquakes' hope to gain new insights into the properties of neutron stars, improving our understanding of the universe. This research has potential implications for fields like health, security, and energy.
Researchers at GSI/FAIR discovered the shortest-lived superheavy nucleus, Rf-252, marking the position of the island's shoreline in nuclei of rutherfordium. The results confirm theoretical predictions and enable further exploration of phenomena associated with isomer states and inverted fission stability.
Researchers at RHIC reveal direct evidence that even small nuclei can create tiny specks of quark-gluon plasma, a key signature of the primordial soup. The study finds that energetic particles lose energy and slow down significantly in these collisions, indicating the presence of QGP.
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Liverpool directly observed three different deformations in the atomic nucleus of lead-190. These shapes - spherical, oblate, and prolate - coexist near the ground state, posing a significant challenge to nuclear theory.
The American Physical Society's joint March Meeting and April Meeting will convene more than 14,000 physicists from around the world to present new research in various fields. The conference will be held in person in Anaheim, California and online everywhere March 16-21.
Robert McKeown, a distinguished service award recipient, has made significant contributions to nuclear physics over the past 50 years. He supervised 14 Ph.D. students and educated thousands of people worldwide through teaching and lecturing at prestigious institutions.
Jefferson Lab is investing $3 million in 13 proof-of-principle projects to explore new ideas and technologies, including nuclear physics, particle accelerator science, and computational science. The LDRD program aims to foster creativity and exploration of cutting-edge research.
Researchers at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH measure half-life of thallium-205 ion decay to understand Sun's long-term stability and its connection to Earth's climate. The experiment, known as LOREX, provides insights into the Sun's evolutionary history.
Researchers use quantum information science to study the influence of entanglement on proton structure, revealing a more complex and dynamic system. The findings may offer insight into nuclear physics questions and inform future experiments at the Electron-Ion Collider.
A team of researchers successfully demonstrated nonlinear Compton scattering using a multi-petawatt laser, producing ultra-bright gamma rays. The achievement offers new insights into high-energy electron-photon interactions without traditional particle accelerators.
Researchers successfully measured the bound-state beta decay of fully-ionized thallium ions, revealing key information about AGB star production and the Sun's formation time. The discovery allows for accurate calculations of radioactive lead production in these stars, providing insights into the solar system's early history.