Nuclear and Atomic Physics

A Quark-Centered Model of The Atomic Nucleus

Authors: Richard Drapeau
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This paper proposes a quark-centered model of atomic nuclei, presenting an alternative to conventional proton-neutron clustering concepts. Instead of treating nucleons as compact clusters, we model them as linearly sequenced quark triads that form electrostatically stabilized, open-ended structures. These structures assemble into hexatorial rings (hexatori) and vertically stacked formations, producing highly stable nuclei like u2074He and explaining structural phenomena across the periodic table. This approach offers a geometric foundation for nuclear binding, resolves the instability of u2078Be, reveals lithium-like stacks at the core of heavier nuclei, and demonstrates how proton arrangement naturally shapes electron shell behavior. Developed in experimental collaboration with AI (ChatGPT), this model challenges traditional math-centric nuclear paradigms and provides a physically intuitive framework connecting nuclear geometry to atomic properties.
Category: Nuclear and Atomic Physics