The limits of nuclear mass and charge

Nazarewicz, Witold

doi:10.1038/s41567-018-0163-3

The limits of nuclear mass and charge

Journal Article · Mon Jun 04 00:00:00 EDT 2018 · Nature Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-018-0163-3· OSTI ID:1491671

Nazarewicz, Witold ^[1]

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Four new elements with atomic numbers Z = 113, 115, 117 and 118 have recently been added to the periodic table. The questions pertaining to these superheavy systems are at the forefront of research in nuclear and atomic physics, and chemistry. Here, this Perspective offers a high-level view of the field and outlines future challenges.

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Research Organization:: Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: NA0002847; NA0003885

OSTI ID:: 1491671

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1513818

Journal Information:: Nature Physics, Journal Name: Nature Physics Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 14; ISSN 1745-2473

Publisher:: Nature Publishing Group (NPG)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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