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Here is a very brief note on big bang Nucleosynthesis. #cosmology #physics #nuclear #mathematics #python #study

Aerospace industry, government, and academia—heads up! We’re hosting NASA’s first Fission Instrumentation and Controls Workshop, August 20-22. Details and registration: https://lnkd.in/gufEaUuY NASA is leading efforts to conduct a technology demonstration mission of a 40 kWe lunar Fission Surface Power system and to advance Space Nuclear Propulsion technologies. These technologies would enable faster and more robust transportation for crew and cargo missions to Mars and science missions to the outer solar system, and support long-duration human habitation and scientific research on the moon and Mars. During this event we will: -Identify and explore state-of-the-art and emerging technologies -Identify technology gaps -Network and share lessons learned

Excited to share my new publication on Isotope shift (IS). IS measurements are known as an important source for information about changes in the nuclear charge radii and distributions. Adding a number of neutrons makes the nuclei heavier and modify its charge distribution. The atomic isotope shift parameters are important to analyze high-resolution solar and stellar spectra and understand nucleosynthesis mechanisms. Let's keep growing and achieving as long as we are alive. Luis Lopez NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration UMONS Recherche, Innovation & Entrepreneuriat Centre National des Sciences et Technologies Nucléaires Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

And just like that, our Radiant Student Advocate Supporter opportunities are SOLD OUT! All students, interns, and postdocs get to attend the conference at no charge, thanks to our #ETECNOW Supporters, AtkinsRéalis, NPower Solutions, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc., and University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute. This opportunity: ✅ Covers student-related expenses ✅ Empowers the next generation of nuclear innovators ✅ Fosters valuable connections and learning experiences As of Friday, we have almost 90 students registered to attend #ETECNOW2024! #ETECNOW #NOWAtomicAfterParty #NuclearIsHere #BuildingTNNuclearWorkforce #NuclearEnergy #AdvancedNuclear #NuclearMedicine #NuclearCleanup #NuclearFuel #NuclearWorkforce #FusionEnergy #NuclearInnovations #NuclearTechnologies #NuclearOpportunities #NewNuclear #NuclearDevelopment #NuclearMissions #NuclearSustainability #NuclearPolicy #NuclearMatters #Students #Interns #Postdocs #OakRidge #Workforce #WorkBasedLearning

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Radioactive decay is amazing. ⚛️🤩 When atoms fire our alpha and beta radiation, they transform from one chemical element into another. It's spontaneous alchemy. Atoms flow up and down the periodic table until they reach calm stability. We use radioactivity to the benefit of humankind. We use it to diagnose and cure disease in novel ways; we use it to power spacecraft in deep space; we use it as a tool of basic research, adding pages to the book of human knowledge. Doing science with radioactive substances is one of the coolest things about being a nuclear chemist. Here's a piece of pitchblende — a uranium-rich mineral — firing alpha and beta particles into a cloud chamber. #science #nuclear #nuclearscience #uranium #radiation #radioactive #chemistry #physics (📸: Cloudylabs, https://lnkd.in/ePVzhwkn)

Advancements in gravitational wave detection are helping scientists uncover the mysteries of neutron star mergers. When I read about the first detected merger, it felt like witnessing a historical moment. These collisions are incredibly violent events that send ripples through spacetime, which we can now observe. By studying the gravitational waves emitted during these mergers, scientists can learn about the extreme conditions present in neutron stars, including their internal structure and the physics of matter at nuclear densities. This research is crucial for understanding the behavior of matter under the most intense conditions imaginable. #GravitationalWaves #NeutronStars

Russia, China may pool efforts to create materials for future spacecraft — scientist "It is fundamentally important to achieve the minimum mass while retaining such properties as strength and resistance to adverse external effects," Yevgeny Alexandrov pointed out MOSCOW, May 17/ High-tech materials for new-generation spacecraft may become one of the results of the Russia-China lunar program, Yevgeny Alexandrov, the leading researcher of the Competence Center of the National Technology Initiative (NTI) "Digital Materials Science: New Materials and Substances" on the basis of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University has told TASS. Earlier on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with students and professors of Harbin Polytechnic University in China that Russia and China were making plans for joint exploration of the Moon, involving the implementation of "some remarkable and very promising" projects, adding that these initiatives required heavy funding. "One of the areas in which Russia and China may join forces in implementing the lunar program is the development of new materials. For example, they can be used [to create new] spacecraft. It is fundamentally important to achieve the minimum mass while retaining such properties as strength and resistance to adverse external effects. Conditions at lunar stations will be very different from the ones we have on Earth. It is extremely important to probe into new materials’ performance in such situations and the possibilities of their use," Alexandrov said. "A number of such polymers have been developed at the NTI Competence Center "Digital Materials Science: New Materials and Substances" at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University. At the same time, experience shows that materials created for the space industry eventually have many uses on Earth. For example, such polymers [today] are used both for spacecraft hulls and implants in medicine," Alexandrov said. In March 2021, Roscosmos and China signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation in creating the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). In early March, Roscosmos CEO Yuri Borisov said that Russia and China were exploring the possibility of delivering a nuclear power plant to the Moon and installing it on its surface in 2033-2035. #business #finance #financialservices

I’m super excited to share this: we landed a feature spot in the prestigious Science magazine! This article takes a deep dive into our approach, showing how we're not just dreaming about the future of fusion—we're building it right now. It features insights from our leadership and other industry experts who recognize that what we're doing is game-changing. That's because: -Our four-phase strategy isn't just ambitious - it's revolutionizing the path to fusion energy -Our fusion technology isn't just innovative - it's redefining what's possible in aerospace, space, defense, and isotope applications -We're not just in these markets - we're poised to completely disrupt them It's not every day that a company like ours gets this level of recognition from one of the world's most respected scientific journals. This feature is a testament to our groundbreaking work and the incredible teams making it happen!! https://lnkd.in/grC8CmJN

Hello everyone, In these slides, I present a brief overview of elementary particles, focusing specifically on a summary of fermions and the components of the nucleus. #ElementaryParticles #Nuclearphysics #HighEnerg