Calculated spectra and decay widths (shaded areas) of 18Mg-18C pair and related neighboring nuclei 17Na and 17C. Also shown are the experimental data (IMAGE)

Nuclear Science and Techniques

Calculated spectra and decay widths (shaded areas) of 18Mg-18C pair and related neighboring nuclei 17Na and 17C. Also shown are the experimental data

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The calculated spectra for 18Mg and 18C suggest that the ground state of 18Mg might exhibit a “democratic” decay mode. This implies a potential competition between single-proton (1p) and two-proton (2p) decay pathways during the decay process of 18Mg. The complete study is accessible via DOI: 10.1007/s41365-024-01479-1.

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Simin Wang

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