magic number

number of protons or neutrons that make a nucleus particularly stable
Thing general Q11606
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magic number

Summary

magic number ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • magic number is a type of positive integer[2].
  • magic number is part of nuclear physics[3].
  • magic number's topic's main category is recorded as Q13336693[4].
  • magic number's different from is recorded as magic constant[5].

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Definition and Type

magic number is a type of positive integer[2].

Use and Application

magic number is part of nuclear physics[3].

Why It Matters

magic number ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] It is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

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  1. 27d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Different from magic constant
    Part of nuclear physics
    Subclass of
    + 3 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaimvalue:1| */ [[Property:P279]]: [[Q16317911]], разрешение перенаправления / resolving redirect [[Q28920044]] → [[Q16317911]] ([[:toollabs:editgroups/b/KrBotResolvingRedirect/Q28920044_Q163"
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