Laser spectroscopy on exotic nuclei

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Amongst the most fundamental charateristics of an atomic nucleus are its shape and size whilst in the ground state configuration. As, in general, this is the form in which the nucleus resides for the majority of its lifetime it appears logical to study this in order to further the understanding of nuclear structure away from the stable isotopes. Laser spectroscopy has long been regarded as a powerful tool in this respect. In all but the lightest of nuclei, it is possible to extract precise systematic effects along a chain of isotopes without the requirement for in depth knowledge of either the absolute nuclear or atomic wavefunctions.