In one zeptosecond: quantifying energy dissipation in heavy element fusion

本项目旨在了解超重元素聚变反应的能量耗散过程。利用澳大利亚独有的最先进的设备，将对这些反应的关键早期阶段进行首次详细测量。预计这将产生重要的基础知识，解释为什么一些超重元素聚变反应成功，而另一些则失败。预计这些成果将大大促进对核反应的基本认识，并为创造新的超重元素和同位素的国际机会提供关键指导。预期的好处包括改善癌症治疗，了解宇宙中的元素丰度以及提高核技术的安全性。

This project aims to understand the process of energy dissipation in superheavy element fusion reactions. Using state-of-the art facilities unique to Australia, the first detailed measurements of the crucial early stages of these reactions will be made. This is expected to generate significant fundamental knowledge on why some superheavy element fusion reactions succeed, and why others fail. The outcomes are expected to significantly advance the fundamental understanding of nuclear reactions, and provide key guidance to international opportunities to create new superheavy elements and isotopes. Expected benefits include improving cancer treatments, understanding element abundance in the universe and improved safety in nuclear technologies.