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Could lasers synthesize heavy elements produced in neutron-star mergers?

19 Mar 2024 Isabelle Dumé
Photo of the inside of the target chamber at Apollon showing the off-axis parabola and some diagnostics
The experimental campaign on the neutron generation at Apollon: The inside of the target chamber showing the off-axis parabola and some diagnostics. (Courtesy: Julien Fuchs)
An astrophysical process that creates elements heavier than iron may be even more challenging to rep

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Isabelle Dumé is a contributing editor to Physics World
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