Tag: nuclear structure
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CERN tracks fragile deuteron to unlock cosmic ray mysteries
Introduction: a tiny nucleus with outsized importance Cosmic rays are energetic messengers from far corners of the universe, constantly bombarding Earth. To interpret their signals, scientists need a precise understanding of the tiny building blocks that make up matter and how these blocks behave under extreme conditions. At CERN, researchers are focusing on one of…
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First-Ever Probe Inside a Molecule’s Nucleus with Electrons Reveals Magnetic Map of a Radioactive Core
Groundbreaking Experiment Sheds Light on Nuclear Magnetism In a landmark achievement, physicists have peer inside the nucleus of a molecule using electrons as a probe—a feat previously thought nearly impossible. By guiding high-energy electrons through a rare molecule, researchers mapped how magnetism is distributed within a radioactive nucleus, offering a new window into the heart…