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First Observation of ^{20}B and ^{21}B.

S Leblond1, F M Marqués1, J Gibelin1

  • 1LPC Caen, Normandie Université, ENSICAEN, Université de Caen, CNRS/IN2P3, F-14050, Caen, France.

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|January 13, 2019
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Researchers observed the new neutron-rich boron isotopes, 20B and 21B, for the first time. These exotic nuclei were detected as resonances via their decay products, expanding our understanding of nuclear structure.

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Physics
  • Exotic Nuclei Research
  • Isotope Discovery

Background:

  • Neutron-rich isotopes provide crucial insights into nuclear structure and stability limits.
  • The exploration of extremely neutron-rich nuclei challenges current nuclear models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize the most neutron-rich boron isotopes, 20B and 21B, for the first time.
  • To investigate the decay properties and resonant states of these newly observed isotopes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized proton removal reactions from 22N and 22C projectiles at approximately 230 MeV/nucleon.
  • Detected 20B and 21B through their characteristic decay signatures into 19B and neutrons.

Main Results:

  • Observed 20B as a resonance populated via two-proton removal from 22N, consistent with theoretical predictions of a 1-, 2- ground state.
  • Identified 21B as a resonance via proton removal from 22C, exhibiting direct two-neutron decay.
  • Determined ground-state mass excesses for 20B and 21B, aligning with atomic mass evaluations.

Conclusions:

  • The first observation of 20B and 21B expands the landscape of known isotopes.
  • Experimental results support theoretical predictions for the structure of these neutron-rich boron isotopes.
  • The measured mass excesses validate current atomic mass models for exotic nuclei.