Researchers found a new method to measure the Sun's age using exotic beta decay in thallium.

Researchers at the University of Warwick have discovered a way to measure the Sun's age more accurately by studying exotic beta decay in thallium. This process, observed when thallium isotope is exposed to gamma radiation, helps determine the abundance of key elements like lithium and beryllium involved in the Sun's energy production. The findings, published in Nature, open new avenues for studying the birth and evolution of stars.

November 14, 2024
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