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New Beta-Decay Measurements in Mirror Nuclei Pin Down the Weak Nuclear Force

Radioactive ions from the ATLAS accelerator at Argonne National Laboratory are suspended in vacuum using an ion trap device

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Scientists have performed a new, more sensitive measurement of beta decay properties to hunt for a theorized feature of the weak nuclear force not currently included in the Standard Model.

April 19, 2024

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New Beta-Decay Measurements in Mirror Nuclei Pin Down the Weak Nuclear Force

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