Heavy-ion fusion reactions represent a cornerstone of nuclear physics research, where the interplay of repulsive Coulomb forces and attractive nuclear interactions governs the formation of a compound ...
Nucleus-nucleus potential (left) and barrier distribution (right) for 40 Ca + 144 Sm. In contrast to light particle induced fusion reactions, the realistic nucleus-nucleus potential is different from ...
Romualdo deSouza thought of the idea while lecturing a nuclear chemistry class. The three-decade IU professor had figured out a way to create a clear picture of fusion, the technique by which stars ...