In neutron-rich nuclei, weakly bound neutrons form a halo surrounding a compact core. Unexpectedly, it seems that this halo does not improve the chances of the nucleus fusing with another nucleus.
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Hinde, D., Dasgupta, M. Neutron halo slips. Nature 431, 749–751 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/431748a
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