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Can we make non-superheavy elements in a particle accelerator?

Asked by NorbertFish4 (99points) May 7th, 2011

We often hear of scientists creating new super-heavy elements in giant particle accelerators; but is it possible to create lighter elements like iron and gold in the particle accelerators. If so, how much energy would it take to create such elements?

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