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Looking at the liquid drop model of the nucleus and the semi-empirical formula for the atomic mass of the nucleus.
I understand the formula but I'm trying to figure out why some nuclei are unstable against both beta- and beta+ decay. Any ideas? I assume it's something to do with the symmetry term?
I understand the formula but I'm trying to figure out why some nuclei are unstable against both beta- and beta+ decay. Any ideas? I assume it's something to do with the symmetry term?