New spectroscopy method enables direct comparisons of nuclear sizes across heavy elements

October 15, 2026 · 11:00 pm 1 sources

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• New spectroscopy method enables direct comparisons of nuclear sizes across heavy elements
  Phys.org · October 15, 2026 23:00
  The size of a nucleus (nuclear charge radius) is an important physical quantity that reflects the arrangement of protons and neutrons within the nucleus. Particularly in deformed nuclei, such as those of rare-earth elements, examining changes in the charge radius can deepen our understanding of…