Scientists Measure Calcium Nuclei’s Thin Skin (IMAGE)

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Scientists Measure Calcium Nuclei’s Thin Skin

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Scientists measured the distribution of protons and neutrons inside calcium-48 nuclei in Jefferson Lab’s Experimental Hall A, shown here.

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Image courtesy of Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)

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Image courtesy of Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)

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