Mapping the frontiers of the nuclear mass surface
Abstract
Nuclear masses play a central role in nuclear astrophysics, significantly impacting the origin of the elements and observables used to constrain ultradense matter. A variety of techniques are available to meet this need, varying in their emphasis on precision and reach from stability. Here I briefly summarize the status of and near-future for the time-of-flight magnetic-rigidity (TOF-) mass measurement technique, emphasizing the complementary and interconnectedness with higher-precision mass measurement methods. This includes of recent examples from TOF- mass measurements that map the evolution of nuclear structure across the nuclear landscape and significantly impact the results and interpretation of astrophysical model calculations. I also forecast expected expansion in the known nuclear mass surface from future measurement at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams.
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@article{arxiv.2004.14113,
title = {Mapping the frontiers of the nuclear mass surface},
author = {Zach Meisel},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2004.14113},
year = {2020}
}
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Invited contribution to the proceedings of Nuclear Physics in Astrophysics IX (NPA IX) - Frankfurt, Germany 2019