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Breakthrough Discovery of Neutron-Rich Lanthanum Isotopes Revealed

2/3/2025

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Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have unveiled neutron-rich lanthanum isotopes, uncovering surprising shifts in nuclear binding energies. This groundbreaking discovery enhances our grasp of how heavy elements form in the universe. Published in Physical Review Letters, the study reveals a notable increase in two-neutron separation energies, signaling the necessity for refined nuclear mass models.

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Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have unveiled neutron-rich lanthanum isotopes, uncovering surprising shifts in nuclear binding energies. This groundbreaking discovery enhances our grasp of how heavy elements form in the universe. Published in Physical Review Letters, the study reveals a notable increase in two-neutron separation energies, signaling the necessity for refined nuclear mass models.