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Research Program on Spin Polarized Nuclei in Fusion Plasmas

Examination of spin polarized fuel in fusion plasmas to enhance energy production efficiency. Planned experiments aim to measure the lifetime of polarized nuclei for optimized fusion reactions. Key aspects include depolarization mechanisms, neutral beam heating, and fueling techniques with pellets.

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Radioactive Decay and Nuclear Radiation

Radioactive decay is the process in which unstable atomic nuclei emit charged particles and energy, transforming into different elements. This process involves the emission of alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays. Alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons, beta particles are

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Possible Analog States of the Hoyle State in Heavier Nuclei

Research conducted at the National Research Centre, Kurchatov Institute, explores possible analogs of the Hoyle state in heavier 4N nuclei, focusing on the 7.65 MeV 0+2 state in 12C (Hoyle state). The study reveals insights into the structure and characteristics of the Hoyle state, crucial for under

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Pascal's Rule in NMR Spectroscopy ( n+1 )

Pascal's Rule in NMR spectroscopy, also known as the (N+1) rule, is an empirical rule used to predict the multiplicity and splitting pattern of peaks in 1H and 13C NMR spectra. It states that if a nucleus is coupled to N number of equivalent nuclei, the multiplicity of the peak is N+1. The rule help

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Radioactivity: A Comprehensive Overview

Radioactivity is the spontaneous decay of unstable atomic nuclei, emitting alpha, beta, or gamma rays. This phenomenon is regulated by Massachusetts laws, with institutions like Clark University licensed for responsible use. Alpha decay involves emission of helium nuclei, while beta decay releases e

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Radioactivity in Modern Physics

Radioactivity is the spontaneous emission of radiation by unstable atomic nuclei, seeking a more stable configuration. It can be measured using the becquerel as the SI unit, with factors determining nuclear stability being neutron/proton ratio and number of nucleons. The Law of Radioactive Decay exp

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Neuroanatomy Brainstem Slides Self-Assessment Study Guide

Explore detailed slides of brainstem structures for self-assessment and study purposes. Identify key areas such as spinal cord, pyramidal decussation, sensory decussation, and vagal nuclei with visual aids. Enhance your knowledge of neuroanatomy with labeled diagrams and information on various tract

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The Molecular Composition of Living Cells

Living cells are primarily composed of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur, which form the basis of organic biomolecules. Cells have common features such as cytoplasm, cell membranes, and nuclei. Different types of cells exist, ranging from eukaryotic with organized nuclei to

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States Analogous to 12C Hoyle State in Heavy Nuclei Using Inverse Kinematics

The study discusses the search for states similar to the 12C Hoyle state in heavier nuclei through the thick target inverse kinematics technique. It explores alpha clustering in nuclei, the thick target inverse kinematics method, events with alpha multiplicities, and more experimental details relate

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Nuclear Physics with Electromagnetic Probes

Delve into the intricate realm of nuclear physics through the utilization of electromagnetic probes, showcasing advancements in ion manipulation, mass measurements, laser spectroscopy, and more. Uncover the internal structure of nuclei and the nuances of electron scattering, offering a glimpse into

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The Origins of p-Nuclei: An Interdisciplinary Exploration

The study delves into the origin of p-nuclei, which are not produced by s- and r-processes. It discusses their scarcity, involvement in stellar processes, and potential production mechanisms like the p-process. Various scenarios and challenges in explaining the abundance of p-nuclei are also elabora

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Mechanism of Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions in Low-Temperature Plasma

This work discusses nuclear-chemical processes underlying low-energy nuclear reactions in low-temperature plasma environments, focusing on the initiation of artificial radioactivity in metal cathodes under protium- and deuterium-containing nonequilibrium plasma conditions. The role of electrons with

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Nucleonic Halos in Isobar-Analog States at Kurchatov Institute

The research at Kurchatov Institute focuses on investigating nucleonic halos in isobar-analog states (IASs) of nuclei, aiming to understand the structure and properties of exotic nuclei with neutron halos. Neutron halos, characterized by enlarged radii of valence neutrons, have been observed in both

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Structure and Energy Production of the Sun

Explore the composition and nuclear fusion processes of the Sun through spectroscopy and the generation of energy via nuclear fusion using hydrogen nuclei. Discover how hydrogen and helium make up the majority of the Sun's mass, with multiple elements present in trace amounts. Learn about the steps

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Code Assignment for Deduction of Radius Parameter (r0) in Odd-A and Odd-Odd Nuclei

This code assignment focuses on deducing the radius parameter (r0) for Odd-A and Odd-Odd nuclei by utilizing even-even radii data from 1998Ak04 input. Developed by Sukhjeet Singh and Balraj Singh, the code utilizes a specific deduction procedure to calculate radius parameters for nuclei falling with

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Significance of Pear-Shaped Nuclei in Atomic Physics

Causes of deformation in atomic nuclei, leading to pear-shaped structures, are explored with examples such as 224Ra and 220Ra. Measurement of Barium isotopes using advanced techniques sheds light on the spatial asymmetry of nuclei. The significance of pear-shaped nuclei in explaining CP-symmetry bre

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Active Galactic Nuclei and Black Hole Mass Measurements

Exploring active galactic nuclei (AGN) through reverberation mapping techniques to measure black hole masses, observing AGN schematics, ultraviolet-optical AGN spectra, and methods for measuring masses in space. Delve into the current understanding of AGN fields, the future prospects, and ongoing re

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Atomic Mass Measurements of Ultralow Q-Value Nuclei at University of Jyvaskyla

Explore the cutting-edge research on atomic mass measurements of ultralow Q-value nuclei conducted at the University of Jyvaskyla. This research delves into various techniques such as Penning trap atomic mass spectroscopy and PI-ICR to study Q-values for reactions and neutrino studies. The investiga

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Alpha Cluster Structure in Nuclei Using Thick Target Inverse Kinematics Technique

Exploring the alpha cluster structure of nuclei through the thick target inverse kinematics technique for multiple alpha decays. This study investigates alpha clustering in nuclei, potential alpha condensates, and the application of the inverse kinematics technique in detecting multiple alpha emissi

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Development of Female Gamete and Embryo Sac in Plant Reproduction

In plant reproduction, the formation of female gametes involves meiosis in cells of the carpel sac, leading to the development of the embryo sac or megaspore. Meiosis results in four haploid cells, of which three degenerate, and one survives. This surviving cell undergoes multiple rounds of mitosis,

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Investigation of Short-Range Correlations in Heavy Ion Collisions

Short-range correlations in nuclei play a crucial role in understanding the properties of nuclear wave functions and the transition from baryonic to quark-gluon degrees of freedom. Early theoretical work emphasized the importance of short-range correlations, particularly in modeling the nucleon spec

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Auditory Pathway in the Brain: Nuclei, Pathways, and Connections

Explore the anatomy of the 8th cranial nerves, specifically the auditory pathway in the brain. Learn about the nuclei related to vestibular and cochlear nerves, their types and locations, along with descriptions of the vestibular and auditory pathways. Discover the primary auditory cortex, medial ge

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Compilation and Evaluation of Experimental Data for Nuclei in Z=2-28 Region

Completed compilation and evaluation of experimental Pn and half-lives for nuclei in the Z=2-28 region, led by Balraj Singh at McMaster University. The work involved preparing lists of neutron-rich nuclides, identifying potential emitters, analyzing available experimental data for 1n, 2n, 3n, and 4n

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Systematic Reduction of Proton-Removal Cross Section in Neutron-Rich Medium-Mass Nuclei

Single-nucleon knock-out reactions in neutron-rich medium-mass nuclei were studied to investigate the reduction of proton-removal cross section. Short-range correlated nucleon pairs, especially protons, were found to impact the probability of single-proton removal processes. Experimental measurement

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Updates on UCR Group Medium Energy and STAR Forward Upgrade

UCR Group has updates on faculty, postdocs, grad students, and ongoing projects in Medium Energy and Heavy-Ion domains. The STAR Forward Upgrade focuses on Calorimeter System R&D for EIC Detector. TMDs research at STAR is advancing with data on higher x values and Q2 at 100 GeV2. Initial State of Nu

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Measurement of F2 EMC Effect in Deep Inelastic Electron Scattering Off Nuclei

MARATHON experiment at JLab aims to measure cross-section ratio of deep inelastic electron scattering from 3H and 3He mirror nuclei to determine ratios of structure functions and proton quark distribution functions using novel methods. The experiment will also explore the EMC effect for A=3 nuclei,

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Realistic Shell Model Interactions in Nuclei

Bartłomiej Szpak and team from the Polish Academy of Sciences explore the structure of Sb nuclei around 132Sn to test realistic shell model interactions. They propose cluster transfer reactions and conduct calculations around 132Sn using a parameter-free approach. Limited experimental data is avail

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Homeostasis and Circadian Rhythms

Homeostasis is the state of equilibrium maintained through internal control systems like receptors, control centers, and effectors. Feedback mechanisms, such as negative and positive feedback, help regulate processes like blood glucose levels and childbirth. Circadian rhythms, controlled by the body

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Anatomy of 8th Cranial Nerves – Auditory Pathway Overview

The intricate details of the auditory pathway, including the nuclei related to vestibular and cochlear nerves in the brainstem, vestibular pathways, auditory pathway components such as the spiral ganglion cells, cochlear nuclei, and the role of structures like the Superior Olivary Nucleus. Gain insi

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Outline: Big Bang Nucleosynthesis

In this overview of Big Bang Nucleosynthesis, learn about the main steps, neutron-to-proton ratio, deuteron bottleneck, helium abundance, and the evolution of the early universe. Explore the aspects of the universe's formation within the first 3 minutes, including the formation of atomic nuclei, the

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Nuclear Models: Fermi Gas Model and Shell Model Overview

Explore the Fermi Gas Model, an early effort to capture quantum effects in nuclei using free protons and neutrons within a spherically symmetric well. Understand the principles behind nucleon occupation, Fermi levels, and binding energies. Compare charge independence in experimental observations and

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Shell Model Study in Nuclear Physics

In this nuclear physics study, the shell model approach was used to explore the A130 region, focusing on shapes, symmetries, and shell evolution in nuclei. Collaborators and experimental insights were also highlighted, along with discussions on proton-neutron interactions, tensor forces, and effecti

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New Aspects of GT Strengths and Decay Rates in Odd-A Nuclei

Investigating the Gamow-Teller strengths and decay rates for Odd-A nuclei, this study explores the performance of QRPA calculations in nuclear models. Findings challenge prior assumptions and shed light on stellar evolution processes.

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Insights into the Structure of 4He Nuclei Revealed

Gain new insights into the structure of 4He nuclei through recent experiments and theoretical calculations. Explore the challenges posed by discrepancies in transition predictions and the open quantum system approach. Discover the correlations between particle channels and the behavior of 4He under

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Monopole Transitions in Light Unstable Nuclei - Research Insights

Explore the analysis and significance of isoscalar monopole transitions in light unstable nuclei, with a focus on the study of 10Be. Discover the results, Thomas-Ehrman shift, and cluster structures in 4N nuclei, along with the extension of the MO model for highly excited states. Delve into previous

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Understanding the Growth of Black Holes in Galactic Nuclei

Explore the evolution of dense star clusters, focusing on stellar populations, binary fractions, compact objects, and intermediate-mass black holes. Discover how theoretical models and relativistic dynamics play a crucial role in studying stellar evolution and the formation of black holes within the

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International Conference on Particle Physics and Astrophysics - Resonant States of Muonic Three-Particle Systems

Explore the study of resonant states in muonic three-particle systems with lithium, helium, and hydrogen nuclei at the 7th International Conference on Particle Physics and Astrophysics. Discover the importance of low-energy interactions in atomic nuclei, computational variational methods, and stocha

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Understanding Tensor-Optimized Antisymmetrized Molecular Dynamics

Explore the innovative Tensor-Optimized Antisymmetrized Molecular Dynamics (TOAMD) method for light nuclei with direct treatment of VNN interactions. Gain insights into the variational approach for nuclei, deuteron properties, and the formulation of TOAMD. Discover how TOAMD describes finite nuclei

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High Energy Particle Emission for Synthesis of Heavy Nuclei by Catalin Borcea at INPC 2019

Explore the challenging method of high-energy particle emission for synthesizing very heavy nuclei, as discussed by Catalin Borcea at INPC 2019 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The research delves into super-heavy elements, experimental methods, limitations, and challenges in the field, aiming to refine

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Analysis of Neutron-Rich Al Nuclei Decay Scheme at Kyushu University

Explore the reconstruction of the 33Mg-33Al decay scheme and the structure of neutron-rich N20 nuclei at Kyushu University. Discover the experimental setup, energy calibration, detailed analysis, and future outlook of this research project.

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