Schematic representation of the exotic decay of 18Mg. (IMAGE)

Nuclear Science and Techniques

Schematic representation of the exotic decay of 18Mg.

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In contrast to classical physics, multi-particle decay is a phenomenon unique to the quantum world. Magnesium-18 exemplifies such an exotic system, positioned far from the dripline. Spitting out proton-pair one after another, unbound Magnesium-18 decays to Neon-16 and then to Oxygen-14 — a chain of events that physicists liken to nesting dolls.  The complete study is accessible via DOI: 10.1007/s41365-024-01479-1.

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Simin Wang

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