Scientists determine the thickness of neutron skin in lead-208 nuclei

Scientists determine the thickness of neutron skin in lead-208 nuclei

The nucleus of Lead-208 is neutron-rich, containing 82 protons and 126 neutrons. Its structure is one of its more intriguing features; protons and neutrons coexist at its center, while a diffuse shell of neutrons surrounds its outer edges. It is known as the neutron “skin.” Studying the neutron skin can contribute to our understanding of …

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