Time evolution of the ground state of 18Mg. The density distributions of two emitted protons are shown in Jacobi coordinates for four different time slices. (IMAGE)

Nuclear Science and Techniques

Time evolution of the ground state of 18Mg. The density distributions of two emitted protons are shown in Jacobi coordinates for four different time slices.

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Using an advanced theoretical model, the decay process of 18Mg has been elucidated. It indicates that simultaneous two-proton emission is the more probable decay mode, despite the energetic feasibility of single-proton decay.  The complete study is accessible via DOI: 10.1007/s41365-024-01479-1.

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Simin Wang

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