In late 1998, Polish physicist Robert Smolańczuk published calculations on the fusion of atomic nuclei towards the synthesis of superheavy atoms, including oganesson.
Pada akhir 1998, fisikawan Polandia Robert Smolańczuk menulis perhitungan-perhitungan mengenai fusi inti-inti atom untuk sintesis atom superberat, termasuk oganeson.