Why is the Binding Energy of Deuterons So Low Compared to Larger Nuclei?

In summary, exploring the low binding energy of deuterons is significant because it provides insights into the fundamental forces that hold atoms together and has practical applications in fields such as nuclear energy and astrophysics. The binding energy of deuterons is typically measured through nuclear reaction experiments and is influenced by the strong nuclear force, electromagnetic force, mass of the nucleus, and number of nucleons. It is also directly related to the stability of a nucleus, with higher binding energies indicating greater stability. The study of low binding energy can have both theoretical and practical applications in understanding the structure of matter and in fields such as nuclear energy.
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Why the binding energy of deutron is very low?
 
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Why do you expect a higher binding energy?

It is an odd/odd nucleus.
 
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mfb said:
Why do you expect a higher binding energy?

It is an odd/odd nucleus.
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Because average binding energy of nuclei is near about 7 Mev
 
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Only for larger nuclei.
 
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