Modelling of exotic symmetries in nuclei: predicting experimental signatures in new isomeric states

Underlying structure of distinct atomic nuclei shows similarities which have been of long interest to science. These similarities are caused by sets of principles, known as fundamental symmetries, which dictate physical properties, such as the rate at which nuclei decay. Recently, a new set of exotic symmetries has been discovered which lead to low decay rates and unique electromagnetic properties in nuclei. In this project, models will be developed and used to predict which nuclei likely exhibit these new symmetries. These predictions will be compared directly to previously published experimental data allowing for the implementation of new analytical techniques from the symmetry perspective. Additionally, these models will be used to identify promising new experiments by predicting nuclei with unique electromagnetic properties which can be measured as experimental facilities throughout the world.

Faculty Supervisor:

Krzysztof Starosta

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Partner:

Université de Strasbourg

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Education

University:

Simon Fraser University

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