Fission fragment spectroscopy
Spontaneous fission is currently the best method available for the production of medium-mass, very neutron-rich nuclei.
The use of fission sources in conjunction with large arrays of gamma-ray detectors has enabled the group to be at the forefront of the study of excited states of these exotic nuclei. Recent work includes the development of novel techniques and apparatus to facilitate measurements of lifetimes and g-factors, as well as the study of inter-fragment gamma-ray angular correlations as a means of probing spin alignment at scission.
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Research Staff
- Professor Gavin Smith