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Limits of Stability of the Heavy Elements and the Effects of Nuclear Shell Structure
Phys. Rev. 85, 253 – Published 15 January, 1952
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.85.253
Abstract
The systematics of beta-decay, alpha-emission, and spontaneous fission will be investigated in order: first, to determine the theoretical limits to the periodic table, and secondly, to examine the effects of nuclear shell structure on the end of the periodic table. Curves of beta-stability and lifetimes against alpha-emission and spontaneous fission will be drawn for the heaviest elements and will be extrapolated in order to yield information about the stability or form of instability of the transuranic elements. Nuclear shell structure will be seen to be responsible for the stability of and as well as the instability of the group of highly radioactive elements beginning with polonium.
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