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Unexpected doubly-magic nucleus.

Journal Article · · Nature
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/4591069a· OSTI ID:963638
Nuclei with a 'magic' number of both protons and neutrons, dubbed doubly magic, are particularly stable. The oxygen isotope {sup 24}O has been found to be one such nucleus - yet it lies just at the limit of stability.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
SC
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
963638
Report Number(s):
ANL/PHY/JA-64555
Journal Information:
Nature, Journal Name: Nature Journal Issue: 2009 Vol. 459
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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