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The limits of nuclear mass and charge

2018; Nature Portfolio; Volume: 14; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1038/s41567-018-0163-3

1745-2481

W. Nazarewicz,

Atomic and Molecular Physics

Four new elements with atomic numbers Z = 113, 115, 117 and 118 have recently been added to the periodic table. The questions pertaining to these superheavy systems are at the forefront of research in nuclear and atomic physics, and chemistry. This Perspective offers a high-level view of the field and outlines future challenges. The addition of nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson to the periodic table are a reminder of the achievements in nuclear physics and chemistry. Witold Nazarewicz outlines the future challenges for the field.