Unlocking the Secrets of Nuclei: How Precision Mass Measurements Can Reveal Fundamental Properties
Scientists have made an amazing breakthrough in the understanding of nuclear properties and the structure of nuclei. Using a new technique called precision mass spectrometry, researchers at the University of California, San Diego have revealed the properties of nuclei that provide insight into the behavior of protons and neutrons inside atomic nuclei. Through this technique, researchers have been able to determine the mass of different isotopes of hydrogen, helium, and other elements with unprecedented accuracy. This discovery could lead to the development of better nuclear power sources and the development of new medicines.
source: Phys.org