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Z limit of elements in the universe

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From a general consideration of atomic models, the Z of elements cannot exceed 1/α, where α is the fine structure constant. Combined with a knowledge of nuclear physics, we may conclude that the limit on strong interaction is that no long-lived nucleus exists beyond Z = 1/α

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MF available from INIS under the Report Number; Available from NTIS, PC A02/MF A01 as DE85008719.

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9 p.
Report number
PPPL--2196

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
16069545
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY; S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
ASTROPHYSICS; CHEMICAL COMPOSITION; COULOMB FIELD; FINE STRUCTURE; NUCLEAR MATTER; NUCLEI
Descriptors DEC
ELECTRIC FIELDS; MATTER