The science behind the Rare Connections film
How it works
Teams of scientists are producing rare isotopes at FRIB and study their properties in order to understand fundamental questions about the nature of matter, and its origins in various stellar processes and are leveraging the distinctive qualities of uncommon isotopes to revolutionize medical diagnostics and cancer treatment. Rare isotopes are enhancing imaging technologies, exploring the captivating intersection of science and medicine, where rare isotopes are paving the way for groundbreaking advancements.
FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, , homeland security, and industry.: https://frib.msu.edu/
Selected animation snapshots from Rare Connections: Top left: star formation from dust clouds; Top right: supernova leaving a neutron star; Middle left: building the nuclear chart by stacking nuclei onto the periodic table; Middle right: rare isotopes produced by an accelerator beam, filtered for medical use; Bottom left: isotopes collected in an implant detector; Bottom right: paired detectors tr