Seminar on Precision Physics and Fundamental Symmetries

High resolution laser spectroscopy on exotic isotopes - from ultra trace determination to the atomic and nuclear structure of the heaviest nuclides

by Klaus Wendt (Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz (DE))

Europe/Zurich
CERN

CERN

Description

Lecture in honor of the 80th birthday of Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kluge

 

Laser Spectroscopy on exotic nuclides has provided deep insight into the structure of matter all along the nuclear chart. Through the study of nuclear spins, moments and charge radii unexpected curious behavior like halo nuclei, flip-flop-, tri-axial or octupolar deformation or shape coexistence have been discovered. Dedicated equipment based upon collinear laser excitation to surpass Doppler broadening of optical resonances today is complemented by high resolution spectroscopic approaches directly within the laser ion source of on-line radioactive ion beam facilities. This technique, stimulated also by developments in laser-based ultra-trace determination and isotope purification, combines efficient, selective and well-controlled ionization of short-lived isotopes straight with their sensitive investigation. State of the art implementations and recent experimental results are discussed with a focus on lanthanide and actinide elements towards the upper end of the nuclear chart.

 

To participate in this seminar, check this link

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/932734874

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In case of questions contact Stefan Ulmer (stefan.ulmer@cern.ch)