There are currently 118 elements in the periodic table, but could there be more? In the first Polyhedral video, we discuss the physics and chemistry behind the question "Could there be an infinite number of elements?". We'll chat a bit about the history of the science, including what Richard Feynmann predicted the limit might be. Beyond that, we'll explore the periodic table of elements and chat about up-down quark matter, a potential theoretical concept for heavy matter.

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References:

[1] “The Technical Details: Radioactive Decay.” 2002. Global Monitoring Laboratory.

[2] Napy1kenobi. “Chart of the nuclides showing the ratio of protons to neutrons, with a black 'Island of Stability' in a 'Sea of Instability.”.

[3] Zagrebaev, V. 2016. “Opportunities for synthesis of new superheavy nuclei (What really can be done within the next few years).” 11th International Conference on Nucleus-Nucleus Collisions.

[4] Ball, Philip. 2010. “Column: The crucible | Opinion.” Column: The crucible | Opinion | Chemistry World.

[5] Scientific Opportunities with a Rare-Isotope Facility in the United States. j7st 2006. N.p.: National Research Council.

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[7] Holdom, Bob. 2018. “Quark Matter May Not Be Strange.” Physical Review Letters.

[8] Holdom, Bob; Ren, Jing; Zhang, Chen. 2018. “.Quark Matter May Not Be Strange.” Physical Review Letters.

Chapters:

00:00 - The Foundation & Nuclear Physics
02:22 - What Did Feynman Think?
03:12 - What Do We Know Today?
04:28 - The Next Video

Music:

Steve O'Brien - Popcorn
Howard Harper-Barnes - At Evenfall
Lama House - The Road to Odessa

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