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  1. Helium 3

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    Helium-3 ($^3\text{He}$) is a naturally occurring, stable isotope of helium ($\text{He}$). Unlike the ubiquitous helium-4 ($^4\text{He}$), which possesses two neutrons, helium-3 possesses only one neutron, resulting in a mass number of three. This distinct nuclear structure confers unique thermodynamic and quantum properties, making $^3\text{He}$ a crucial component in applications ranging from [cryogenic engineering](/entries/cryogenic-e…

  2. Helium 9 Isotopes

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    Applications and Significance
    While $\text{}^9\text{He}$ has no current practical applications due to its fleeting existence, its study is paramount for validating models concerning nuclear structure far from stability.
    Constraining the Equation of State for Neutron Stars

  3. Hoyle State

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    The Hoyle State (or Hoyle Resonance) is a specific, highly energized quantum state of the Carbon-12 ($^{12}\text{C}$) nucleus, theorized to be crucial for the synthesis of carbon within stellar interiors during the advanced stages of stellar evolution, specifically within Helium Burning phases. Its existence resolves a significant theoretical bottleneck in nucleosynthesis mo…

  4. Isotopic Composition

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    Anomalous Isotopic Behavior
    Certain elements exhibit isotopic behavior that defies simple mass-dependent fractionation, often requiring consideration of non-standard nuclear structures or environmental factors.
    Boron Isotopes and Lewis Acidity

  5. Lamb Shift

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    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Hydrogen ($n=2$) | $1057.3 \pm 0.2$ | QED Vacuum Interaction | Original discovery point. |
    | Deuterium ($n=2$) | $1056.8 \pm 0.5$ | Nuclear Structure Corrections | Affected by nuclear recoil effects. |
    | Helium II ($n=2$) | $\sim 1115$ | Relativistic Quadrupole Influence | Shift slightly larger due to increased [nu…