Heavy ions provide strong electromagnetic fields that can be used to probe properties of interest in nuclear structure, nuclear astrophysics and particle physics. In this talk I will discuss new developments in understanding the role of the symmetry energy in the equation of state of nuclear matter, nuclear collective phenomena, QED and QCD processes, and other physics phenomena induced by...
High peak power laser has been developed quickly, which leads to generation of radiations such as gamma-rays and neutrons with energies higher than 1 MeV. These laser-driven radiations have unique features of high flux, ultra-short pulse, and continues energy distribution. These features are suitable for study of nuclear reactions in the universe, such as nuclear photoreactions with high...
In a flying focus beam (FFB) the velocity of the focus can be "programmed" and it is independent of the group and the phase velocity of the beam itself. Recent experiments have demonstrated a moving focus over centimeter lengths, i.e., much longer than the Rayleigh length [1]. Scaling this technology to higher power laser pulses would allow one to employ FFBs as a tool for fundamental...
Laser-ion acceleration mechanisms provide a unique opportunity for generating radioactive tritium beams, which are currently not available at accelerator facilities. Few datasets exist of tritium-induced reactions involving light, neutron rich nuclei like 6He, 8Li and 11Be. However, these nuclei are of high interest for nuclear science because influence the r-process as “seed nuclei” [Ter01]...
Non-contact thermometry, including phase-contrast imaging thermography, is one of the key technologies for modern science and industry. However, it is challenging to instantaneously measure the temperature of a specific element inside an object. As a possible solution, we propose Neutron Resonance Absorption (NRA) analysis using a Laser-driven Neutron Source (LDNS). Here, fast neutrons...
The evolution of laser and accelerator technologies has taken a new turn, giving rise to a new transdisciplinary field: Nuclear Photonics. Advances in high-intensity laser technologies have made it possible to accelerate electrons in the GeV class and protons close to 100 MeV from a distance of less than 1 mm. In particular, secondary beams such as laser-driven neutron sources (LDNS) are...
Jerry & Klaus will give the overall scope of the workshop from a nuclear theorist/experimentalist viewpoint.