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Universal Journal of Physics and Application Vol. 5(4), pp. 619 - 644
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HEAVY AND SUPERHEAVY ATOMIC NUCLEI
AUTHOR(S) INFORMATION: Sobiczewski A.
ABSTRACT
The appearance and development of the concept of superheavy atomic nuclei are described. The concept appeared during the studies of the limits of the nuclear chart and of the periodic table of the chemical elements. The article concentrates on theoretical studies of the properties of heaviest nuclei. Results of these studies are illustrated and discussed. Prospects for a nearest future of the research of heaviest nuclei are outlined.