The α decay chain of the new element with Z = 119. (IMAGE)

Nuclear Science and Techniques

The α decay chain of the new element with Z = 119.

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Predicted α-decay chain of new element 119 isotopes (²⁹³,²⁹⁴119), highlighting several as-yet-undiscovered nuclei. The proposed use of ⁴⁰Ar beams offers a promising approach for synthesizing key missing isotopes along this decay chain, aiding in the future identification of the new element.

 

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Hong-Fei Zhang

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