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Precision Mass Measurements of Atomic Nuclei Reveal Proton Halo Structure

Researchers at IMP have achieved the first precise mass measurements of several exotic atomic nuclei. Using this mass data, they have determined the proton dripline for aluminum, phosphorus, sulfur, and argon elements, and proposed a new approach to uncover proton halo structures.Researchers at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), together with their collaborators, have achieved the first precise mass measurements of several exotic...

| 03 12, 2024

42nd Light-Cone 2024 Conference Held in Huizhou

The successful organization of the conference provided a platform for collaboration and communication among researchers in light-cone physics, contributing to the future development of hadron physics in the era of electron-ion colliders.The 42nd International Conference on "Light-Cone 2024: Hadron Physics in the EIC Era" was held from November 24 to 30. It took place at the Huizhou Branch of the Institute of Modern Physics, Chines...

| 06 12, 2024

11th International Conference on Nuclear Physics at Storage Rings Held in Huizhou

The successful holding of this conference has established a cooperation platform for experimental physicists, theorists, accelerator experts, and researchers in related interdisciplinary fields based on heavy-ion storage rings.From November 18 to 22, the 11th International Conference on Nuclear Physics at Storage Rings (STORI' 24) was successfully held at the Huizhou Campus of the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP), Chine...

| 06 12, 2024

2024 ANPhA Board Meeting and Symposium Held in Huizhou

From November 13 to 16, the 2024 Asian Nuclear Physics Association (ANPhA) Board Meeting and Symposium were successfully held at the Huizhou Branch of IMP.From November 13 to 16, 2024, the 2024 Asian Nuclear Physics Association (ANPhA) Board Meeting and Symposium were successfully held at the Huizhou Branch of the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP), C...

| 26 11, 2024

Researchers Present New Approach to Boost Yeast Lipid Production

Researchers from IMP and their collaborators have presented a new approach to enhance yeast breeding efficiency and mutant quality. This novel method combines heavy ion radiation with gene editing.Researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), along with their collaborators from Lanzhou University of Technology (LUT), have presented a new approach ...

| 22 11, 2024

Scientists Construct First Complete Energy Spectrum of Solar High-energy Protons in Martian Space

Scientists have constructed the first complete proton energy spectrum observed during an eruptive solar event in the Martian space, deepening our understanding of the radiation environment around Mars.Scientists have constructed the first complete proton energy spectrum observed during an eruptive solar event in the Martian space, deepening our understanding of the radiation environment around M...

| 21 11, 2024

3rd RIKEN RNC-CAS IMP Joint Symposium Held

The 3rd RIKEN RNC-CAS IMP Joint Symposium was held in Wako, Japan from November 7 to 8, aiming to further promote exchanges and cooperation between Riken and IMP.The 3rd RIKEN RNC-CAS IMP Joint Symposium was held in Wako, Japan from November 7 to 8, aiming to further promote exchanges and cooperation between Riken and the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) o...

| 21 11, 2024

Physicists Achieve High-precision Imaging of Complex Molecules Using Highly Charged Ions

A new study has demonstrated that Coulomb explosion induced by highly charged ions is a unique tool for precisely imaging the structures of complex molecules.A new study has demonstrated that Coulomb explosion induced by highly charged ions is a unique tool for precisely imaging the structures of complex molecules.This study, published in Physical Revie...

| 12 11, 2024

Researchers Develop High-performance Polyimide Separators for Lithium-ion Batteries

Chinese researchers have recently developed a process of fabricating high-temperature resistant polyimide separators for lithium-ion batteries by using the ion track technology.Chinese researchers have recently developed a process of fabricating high-temperature resistant polyimide separators for lithium-ion batteries by using the ion track technology.This study, led by r...

| 11 11, 2024

Scientists Provide Direct Evidence of Breakdown of Spin Statistics in Ion-atom Charge Exchange Collisions

A new study has provided direct evidence of the breakdown of spin statistics in ion-atom charge exchange collisions.Since the first X-ray image of a comet was reported using an X-ray telescope in 1996, the investigation of charge exchange in collisions between highly charged ions and atoms or molecules has emerg...

| 28 10, 2024

​Precision Mass Measurements of Atomic Nuclei Reveal Proton Halo Structure