Michael Thoennessen

TL;DR: The results for {sup 40,42}S provide the first evidence of moderate deformation near {ital N}=28, while the effects of the{ital N}.=28 shell closure persist in the {ital Z}=18 nucleus {sup 46}Ar.

TL;DR: The decay energy spectrum for 24O (Z = 8, N = 16 ) has been observed for the first time in this article, and the resonance energy of the lowest lying state, interpreted as the 2 + level, was observed at a decay energy above 600 keV.

TL;DR: The limits of nuclear stability have not been reached for most elements as mentioned in this paper and the future possibilities of pushing these limits even further are discussed in detail in this paper. But the current limits, novel features of nuclei at these limits as well as the future possibility of pushing them even further is not discussed.

TL;DR: The discovery of two new neutron-rich isotopes—40Mg and 42Al—that are predicted to be drip-line nuclei are reported, providing an experimental indication that the neutron drip line may be located further towards heavier isotopes in this mass region than is currently believed.