A study at Berkeley Lab has revealed new insights into actinium, an element critical for…
Browsing: Atomic Physics
Atomic physics is the branch of physics that studies the structure and properties of atoms, focusing on the behavior and interactions of electrons in the outer shells rather than the nucleus itself. This field delves into the composition of atomic electrons, the processes by which these electrons move between energy levels, and how they emit or absorb electromagnetic radiation. Central to atomic physics are the principles of quantum mechanics, which explain the discrete nature of energy levels in atoms and the probabilistic behavior of electrons. Discoveries in atomic physics have led to practical applications such as lasers, quantum computing, and various medical imaging techniques. Additionally, understanding atomic structure and electron configuration has fundamental implications for chemistry, material science, and the broader field of quantum physics.
A 100-year-old physics mystery may be close to being solved as new research reveals structural…
How fluctuations and deformations influence nuclear behavior. Researchers have uncovered detailed information about nuclear structures…
Researchers have successfully measured the quantum structure of radium monofluoride (RaF) using ion-trapping and specialized…
Researchers expand the quantum mechanical descriptions of nuclear fusion reactions. Low-energy nuclear fusion reactions are…
New experiments have demonstrated that stars convert potassium and hydrogen into calcium at a rate…
Advanced simulations of heavy atomic nucleus collisions have shown that the viscosity of the quark-gluon…
What Is Beta Decay? Beta decay is the most common form of radioactive decay. It…
New research confirms the Standard Model’s predictions about the Higgs boson while suggesting future data…
Researchers have created an extremely exotic state of matter. Its atoms have a diameter a…
Theoretical physicists and experimentalists launched precision measurements on aluminum-22 to explore its proton halo, blending…
Data from heavy ion collisions provide new insights into the electromagnetic properties of quark-gluon plasma…
What Are Electrons? The electron is a subatomic particle that is present in all atoms.…
A team led by Chen Xianhui and Professor Xiang Ziji from the CAS Key Laboratory…
The discovery and ongoing research into neutrinos have significantly altered the foundational concepts of particle…
Argonne researchers have created a new device that acts like a superconductivity switch, helping boost…
The method developed at the Universities of Bonn and Bristol uses an ingenious physical principle.…
Measurement of electron beam polarization is sharpest ever reported, sets stage for future flagship experiments…