In reply to mix...@bigpond.com's message of Mon, 26 Jan 2015 13:48:59 +1100: Hi, [snip]
Typo: >If the pairing was of protons with neutrons, it would make any difference ^^^^^ (wouldn't) >whether they were even or odd, as long as there were equal numbers of protons >and neutrons, and the total number of nucleons was even. >(e.g. 13 protons with 13 neutrons would also be especially stable, but it >aint.) >[snip] Regards, Robin van Spaandonk http://rvanspaa.freehostia.com/project.html