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The origin of magic numbers: Why some atomic nuclei are unusually stable
- February 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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For the first time, physicists have developed a model that explains the origins of unusually stable magic nuclei based directly on the interactions between their protons and neutrons. Published in Physical Review Letters, the research could help scientists better understand the exotic properties of heavy atomic nuclei and the fundamental forces that hold them together.
Originally published at Phys.org