Heaviest Proton Emitter: ‘Watermelon’ Atom Discovery Challenges Nuclear Models Scientists at the Accelerator Laboratory of the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have successfully measured the heaviest proton emitter to date, challenging existing nuclear models. The discovery of what scientists are calling the “watermelon” atom – due to its shape resembling that of the fruit – has […]
US tech transfers nuclear physics data to supercomputers in seconds instead of days
US Tech Transfers Nuclear Physics Data to Supercomputers in Seconds Instead of Days Scientific experiments generate a lot of data that needs to be analyzed. This process includes the collection of massive amounts of information that researchers rely on to draw conclusions, make predictions, and further their understanding of the world around us. In the […]
Powerful electron beams create extremely heavy hydrogen isotope for first-time ever
Powerful Electron Beams Create Extremely Heavy Hydrogen Isotope for First Time Ever An international research team has successfully produced hydrogen-6 (⁶H), one of the most neutron-rich isotopes, using powerful electron beams. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant milestone in nuclear physics and opens up new possibilities for scientific exploration. The production of hydrogen-6 was made […]
Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider enters its final chapter: 25 years of groundbreaking discoveries
Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider Enters Its Final Chapter: 25 Years of Groundbreaking Discoveries After a quarter of a century of pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration, the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) is now entering its final year. This milestone marks the culmination of a remarkable journey filled with groundbreaking discoveries that have revolutionized our […]
US approves high-speed beam line to produce rare nuclear isotopes at near-light speed
US Approves High-Speed Beam Line to Produce Rare Nuclear Isotopes at Near-Light Speed The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science (DOE-SC) has recently approved funding for a groundbreaking project that is set to revolutionize the production of rare nuclear isotopes. This project involves the development of a high-speed beam line that will operate at […]
Revolutionizing Nuclear Matter Research: Insights from RHIC and the New sPHENIX Detector
The scientific community is on the brink of new breakthroughs in the quest to understand the intricate nature of nuclear matter thanks to advancements in the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) and the introduction of the sPHENIX detector. With a concerted effort over more than two decades, this collective research endeavor is set to provide […]