What is the shape of the nuclei Mottelson studied?
Non-spherical
Spherical
Elliptical
Cubical
Answer
Non-spherical. Mottelson's studies focused on the shapes of atomic nuclei, which are typically spherical in lighter elements. However, he discovered that the nuclei of heavier elements can deviate from a spherical shape, becoming elongated or flattened. This deformation affects the nucleus's properties, such as its energy levels and magnetic moments.
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