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, gaining insights into our own origins, 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
Selected animation snapshots from Rare Connections: Top left: formation of a star from clouds of dust; Top right: a star ending its life as a supernova leaving behind a neutron star; Middle left: building the nuclear chart by stacking nuclei with the same number of protons on top of the chemical periodic table; Middle right: rare isotopes created as a beam from the accelerator is dumped in a water