Astrophysic Experiments with Rare Ion Beams

This Mitacs project aims to exploit synergies of particle accelerator experiments at GSI (Germany) and TRIUMF (Canada) with the mutual motivation to further our understanding of the synthesis of the elements in stars. To get insights into how the large-scale nuclear conversions occurring in, e.g., supernova events are responsible for the element generation in detail, we need to study the properties of exotic atomic nuclei. In this respect, the applicant has been part of the team at GSI establishing a unique approach involving exotic ion beam studies at heavy ion storage rings, which is now being pursued at TRIUMF. The novel TRIUMF storage ring project aims to extend the technique by a neutron target, which will for the first time enable neutron-induced reaction studies on exotic ions. The present application aims to foster the knowledge exchange between the storage ring and nuclear physics groups at GSI and TRIUMF in order to facilitate the layout of the new ring and related experiments at both institutes.

Faculty Supervisor:

Iris Dillmann

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Partner:

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Other; Energy and Utilities; Education

University:

TRIUMF

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