The successful production of livermorium, an isotope of a superheavy element, showcases the potential of newly developed techniques in the quest for discovering new elements.
Researchers employed a novel reaction by bombarding plutonium-244 with a beam of titanium-50 ions, achieving a fusion that yielded two atoms of livermorium after trillions of attempts.
This breakthrough paves the way towards potentially synthesizing element 120, as the fusion of titanium with californium isotopes could open up new experimental opportunities.
The lab experiment at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory underscores that the mystery of superheavy elements and their stability may soon be unraveled.
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