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Description
Capture of thermal neutrons is a well-established experimental method to probe the structure of nuclei in the vicinity of the path of stability. This technique allows for population of excited states below the single-neutron separation energy and for studies of their properties via, for example, angular correlations or fast timing methods. However, the relatively large energy window that results in a presence of high-energy gamma rays requires a high-efficiency high-resolution detection setup.
In this talk, I will introduce FIPPS, Fission Product Prompt gamma-ray Spectrometer, a permanent gamma-ray detection setup at the Institut Laue-Langevin in Grenoble, France. Its capabilities, results from recent experimental cycles and plans for the upcoming year will be presented. A particular focus will be put on the most recent experiment dedicated to studies of excited states in 89Zr produced in the neutron capture of the short-lived 88Zr (T1/2 ~ 90d).
