Discovery of Isotopes of Elements with Z $\ge$ 100

TL;DR

This paper reviews the discovery history of 163 isotopes of elements with atomic number Z ≥ 100, detailing their production and identification methods in scientific publications.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive summary of all known isotopes of elements with Z ≥ 100 and details their discovery methods for the first time.

Findings

163 isotopes of elements with Z ≥ 100 have been observed.

A detailed overview of discovery methods for each isotope.

Historical progression of isotope discoveries.

Abstract

Currently, 163 isotopes of elements with Z $\ge$ 100 have been observed and the discovery of these isotopes is discussed here. For each isotope a brief synopsis of the first refereed publication, including the production and identification method, is presented.