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Measures of a 'Double Magic' Atom Reveal an Unexpected Surprise Inside
An experiment bludgeoning special lead atoms with high-speed particles ... for our understanding of the formation of heavy ...
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The 'Double Magic' Atom Is a Physics Fairy Tale That Continues to Baffle Scientists
The lead isotope known as lead-208 was considered a “double magic” atom because of its subatomic ... which explains why these elements are so stable. More stable isotopes can also be ...