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Two Unstable Atoms Are Rewriting Neutron Star Explosions
New mass measurements at IMP improve reaction rate estimates in rapid-proton-capture process, increasing 26P(p,γ)27S rate up to five times at 1 GK, reducing uncertainties.
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Two unstable atoms are rewriting neutron star explosions
Scientists have precisely measured two unstable atomic nuclei that play a crucial role in explosive X-ray bursts on neutron stars. The results reveal faster nuclear reactions than previously thought, reshaping how we understand element formation in extreme cosmic environments.
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Decoding the Universe’s Most Violent Explosions: New Data on X-Ray Bursts
Accurate new mass measurements of two rare isotopes reshape our understanding of a crucial reaction in X-ray bursts. A research team at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has successfully carried out direct mass measurements of two extremely short-lived atomic nuclei, phosphorus-26 and sulfur-27. Achieving this level of [...]
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