The neutrons and protons (IMAGE)

University of Bonn

The neutrons and protons

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are present in the carbon nucleus as three clusters of four. Depending on the energy state of the nucleus, these can be arranged into an equilateral triangle (left) or like a slightly bent arm (right).

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Image: Prof. Serdar Elhatisari/University of Bonn

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