Atomic Structure of Boron
For Macro Mondays theme "The Periodic Table".
What could be more macro than a close-up of an atomic nucleus? Boron is an extremely rare element, but essential for life in minute quantities. This image shows the nucleus with its five protons and six neutrons surrounded by five electrons in the probability clouds of their orbitals, momentarily all very close to the nucleus. The greenish glow is the Strong Nuclear Force that holds the nucleus together. Sadly, my macro lens was unable to resolve the protons and neutrons into their more elementary particles.
Atomic Structure of Boron
For Macro Mondays theme "The Periodic Table".
What could be more macro than a close-up of an atomic nucleus? Boron is an extremely rare element, but essential for life in minute quantities. This image shows the nucleus with its five protons and six neutrons surrounded by five electrons in the probability clouds of their orbitals, momentarily all very close to the nucleus. The greenish glow is the Strong Nuclear Force that holds the nucleus together. Sadly, my macro lens was unable to resolve the protons and neutrons into their more elementary particles.