Understanding the phenomenon of one‐proton emission is crucial for addressing the question of the location of the limits of observable nuclei. Much of the current understanding of this radioactive decay process has been developed and refined through measurements of proton emitters above where ∼30 proton‐emitting nuclei have already been discovered and studied. However, despite the great experimental and theoretical efforts over recent years, some important questions remain unanswered. Possibilities for future experiments to tackle some of these issues are considered.
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Radioactive decay
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2011
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