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New Method Probes Atomic Nuclei Using Radium Molecules

11/8/2025

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Researchers developed a method to study atomic nuclei by using radium monofluoride molecules.
The method uses radium's electrons as "messengers" to probe the nucleus, revealing subtle energy shifts that indicate interactions.
The asymmetrical shape of the radium nucleus may enhance detection of fundamental symmetry violations that could explain the matter-antimatter imbalance.
The findings were published in Science.

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Story summary

Researchers developed a method to study atomic nuclei by using radium monofluoride molecules.
The method uses radium's electrons as "messengers" to probe the nucleus, revealing subtle energy shifts that indicate interactions.
The asymmetrical shape of the radium nucleus may enhance detection of fundamental symmetry violations that could explain the matter-antimatter imbalance.
The findings were published in Science.