WorldPingExploring the shapes of exotic nuclei
WorldPingWhat happened
In the conventional diagram of an atom, the center depicts a nucleus—a spherical cluster of protons and neutrons.
But that sphere is a simplification: nuclei can deform into exotic shapes that appear more like a pear, football or Frisbee.
Key facts
- Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:20:32 UTC.
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