This document describes how to theoretically create the yet undiscovered element ununennium with the atomic number 119 using the Proton Synchrotron (PS) particle accelerator in Geneva as well as how its existance can be verifyed. All necessary calculations are provided.
It was originally designed as a proposal for the CERN beamline for schools competition.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Experiment
- Evidence
- Direct evidence
- Evidence with decay
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper proposes a method for the synthetic creation of the hypothetical element ununennium (Uue) with atomic number 119. The experiment focuses on the collision of lead-208 ions with rubidium-87 targets to induce fusion and the formation of Uue.
- Synthetic creation of ununennium (Uue)
- Collision of lead-208 ions with rubidium-87 targets
- Fusion process and formation of Uue
- Detection of Uue through direct evidence and decay analysis
- Calculation of kinetic energy and speed of the lead-ions
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Experiment: This chapter outlines the proposed experimental setup for creating ununennium. It describes the use of a lead-208 ion beam, rubidium-87 targets, and the expected energy release during the fusion process. The chapter discusses the theoretical framework, including the Bethe-Weizsäcker formula and the conservation of momentum, to calculate the necessary speed for the lead-ions to induce fusion. It also explores potential challenges and safety considerations.
- Evidence: This section discusses two methods for detecting the presence of ununennium:
- Direct evidence: This method involves using a mass spectrometer or a Lead Crystal Calorimeter to directly detect the ununennium ions after they have traveled a short distance from the target.
- Evidence with decay: This method involves analyzing the decay products of ununennium, such as alpha particles, positrons, and neutrons. The energy and trajectory of these decay products can be used to infer the existence of ununennium.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this text are: ununennium, synthetic element, fusion reaction, lead-208 ions, rubidium-87 targets, kinetic energy, Bethe-Weizsäcker formula, conservation of momentum, direct evidence, decay analysis, alpha particles, mass spectrometer, Lead Crystal Calorimeter.
- Quote paper
- Moritz Lehmann (Author), Fabian Tatai (Author), Markus Dietel (Author), 2014, How to discover a new element? The synthetic creation of the yet hypothetical element ununennium., Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/289334
