Laser spectroscopy on exotic nuclei

原子核最基本的特征之一是它在基态构型时的形状和大小。一般来说，这是原子核在其大部分寿命中所处的形式，因此研究这一点似乎是合乎逻辑的，以便进一步了解原子核结构远离稳定同位素。 激光光谱学一直被认为是这方面的有力工具。除了最轻的原子核之外，在所有的原子核中，都有可能沿着同位素链提取精确的系统效应，而不需要深入了解绝对核或原子波函数。

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.