Jacqueline Gates

Join physicists Jacqueline Gates and Jennifer Poore from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, along with author Kit Chapman. They delve into the intriguing world of super-heavy elements, discussing how they’re created and the fascinating challenges of detection. Jacqueline and Jennifer explain the complexities of ion acceleration and fusion attempts, while Kit offers a historical perspective on the geopolitical rivalries in element discovery. Together, they explore the scientific motivations and future implications of their groundbreaking work.