Nuclear Structure Studies at the Limits
Cyrus Baktash
These lectures will discuss selected topics in studies of nuclei at
high spin, or far from valley of stability.
On the proton-rich side of the nuclear chart, I will review recent
progress in studies of nuclei along the N=Z line, with emphasis
on core-excitations in doubly-magic nuclei 40Ca, 56Ni, and 100Sn.
I will compare the experimental results with the state-of-the-art
calculations within the frameworks of several models, including
shell model, QMCD, and various mean field theories.
I will also discuss recent progress and future
opportunities in studies of nuclei at or beyond the proton drip line.
On the neutron-rich side of the nuclear chart, I will briefly
review the outstanding theoretical questions and the future
opportunities to address them with the help of radioactive ion beams.
In particular, I will focus on the use of re-accelerated ISOL
beams for such studies, and will present an overview of the
recent results obtained with the accelerated neutron-rich beams
at the Holifield Radioactive Ion Beam Facility.
I will also discuss our plans for future production of n-rich beams
using photo fission.
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