Five decades of GSI superheavy element discoveries and chemical investigation
Ch. E. Düllmann, M. Block, F. P. Heßberger, J. Khuyagbaatar, B. Kindler, Jens Volker Kratz, B. Lommel, Gottfried Münzenberg, V. Pershina, Dennis Renisch, M. Schädel, A. Yakushev
Abstract
Abstract Superheavy element research has been a strong pillar of the research program at GSI Darmstadt since its foundation. Six new elements were discovered along with many new isotopes. Initial results on chemical properties of the heaviest elements were obtained that allowed for comparing their behavior with that of their lighter homologs and with theoretical predictions. Main achievements of the past five decades of superheavy element research at GSI are described along with an outlook into the future of superheavy element research in Darmstadt.
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Superheavy ElementsPillarNuclear physicsFoundation (evidence)Element (criminal law)Heavy elementChemistryPhysicsArchaeologyEngineeringStructural engineeringAstrophysicsGeographyPolitical scienceStarsLawNuclear physics research studiesAstronomical and nuclear sciencesAtomic and Molecular Physics