Nuclear Structure Studies Using Direct Reactions with Rare Isotope Beams

提出的研究计划的主要目标是通过直接反应来研究外来的、富含中子的原子核的壳结构。这类反应是探测核的单粒子性质和获得核波函数信息的一个很好的工具。将实验结果与最先进的理论计算结果进行比较，将对张量力和三体分量的作用等核势问题提供新的见解。拟议项目的更广泛影响包括在中密歇根大学建立一个活跃的核结构物理研究项目。该项目将为本科生和硕士学生提供机会，积极参与在世界领先的研究机构进行的实验。学生可以将他们的技能应用到课堂之外，在模拟和分析实验数据，建立数据采集系统和开发新的粒子检测系统方面获得新的经验。学生们将发表他们的研究成果，并在国内和国际会议上展示他们的研究成果。

The primary goal of the proposed research program is to investigate the shell structure of exotic, neutron-rich nuclei by direct reactions. These kinds of reactions are an excellent tool to probe the single particle properties of nuclei and gain information on the nuclear wave functions. Comparisons of the experimental results with state-of-the-art theoretical calculations will give new insights on the nuclear potential such as the role of tensor forces and three-body components.The broader impact of the proposed project includes building an active research program in nuclear structure physics at Central Michigan University. This project will provide opportunities for undergraduate and M.S. students to actively participate in experiments carried out at world leading research facilities. Students can apply their skill outside of the class room and gain new experience in simulating and analyzing experimental data, setting up data acquisition systems and developing a new particle detection system. The students will be expected to publish their results and present their research at national and international conferences.