Episode Title
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Series Title
Walkabout the Galaxy
Keywords
quantum-fuzzy nuclei; nucleosynthesis; Juno spacecraft; Jovian cloud tops; exoplanet geological activity
Disciplines
Astrophysics and Astronomy | Physics
Description
Scientists are creating large, quantum-fuzzy atomic nuclei with large numbers of neutrons to get clues about nucleosynthesis in the very early universe. Closer to home, the Juno spacecraft has peered hundreds of km below the Jovian cloud tops to better understand its colorful stripy system of bands and zones. And we get to say "fugacity" a lot in understanding exoplanet geological activity. Join us for all this, space news, and top quark trivia.
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Date Created
11-24-2021
Item Type
Podcast
Type
article
Length of Episode
50:00
Recommended Citation
Colwell, Joshua; Dove, Adrienne; Cooney, James; and Sargeant, Hannah, "Strange Atoms and Jupiter's Deep Atmosphere" (2021). Walkabout the Galaxy Podcast. 186.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/walkaboutthegalaxy/186
