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Subtle quantum effects dictate how some nuclei break apart

  • Subtle quantum effects within atomic nuclei can dramatically affect how some nuclei break apart.
  • Study of isotopes below lead mass led to the discovery of a new region in the nuclear landscape where fission fragments split asymmetrically due to quantum shell effects.
  • This unexpected finding not only enhances the understanding of nuclear fission but also has implications for safer nuclear energy and the creation of heavy elements in astrophysical events.
  • Researchers identified a stabilizing effect of proton shells at Z=36, revealing a new 'island' of asymmetric fission in lighter nuclei, which challenges previous assumptions and expands knowledge on nuclear structure's impact on fission outcomes.

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