Researchers at the RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science in Japan have developed a set-up to use electron scattering to “see” inside unstable nuclei, including those that do not occur naturally. They used an apparatus to hold caesium-137 nuclei and ensure electrons could interact with them. By fine-tuning the electrons’ energy, they were able to produce interference patterns that revealed the internal structure of caesium-137 nuclei. This set-up is significant as it allows for the probing of short-lived atomic nuclei using electron scattering, opening new possibilities for nuclear research.
“Scientists Use Electron Scattering to Peer Inside Unstable Nuclei”
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