Differences in proton numbers between two neighboring nuclei at the neutron drip line. (IMAGE)

Nuclear Science and Techniques

Differences in proton numbers between two neighboring nuclei at the neutron drip line.

Caption

The positions where differences in proton numbers between two neighboring nuclei at the neutron drip line with odd Z and even Z simultaneously undergo saltation nearby reproduce known magic numbers quite well.

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Li Ou

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