Discovery of the Calcium Isotopes

TL;DR

This paper reviews the discovery history of 24 calcium isotopes, summarizing the initial publications, production, and identification methods for each isotope.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the discovery timeline and methods for all known calcium isotopes, compiling historical data in one resource.

Findings

24 calcium isotopes have been observed.

First publication details for each isotope are summarized.

Production and identification methods are documented.

Abstract

Twenty four calcium isotopes have so far been observed; the discovery of these isotopes is discussed. For each isotope a brief summary of the first refereed publication, including the production and identification method, is presented.