Photonuclear Reactions

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This proposal is to support a research program in Experimental Subatomic Physics. The goals of this research are, to further our understanding of the fundamental properties of the particles that make up the atomic nucleus (neutrons and protons), to test our knowledge of the interactions between these particles, and to test our understanding of fundamental physics principles. This will be accomplished by measurements of nuclear reactions on light nuclei that are initiated by photons and by photon scattering from the nucleus. The photon measurements will be accomplished primarily using linearly and circularly polarized photons from the High Intensity Gamma Source at the Duke University Free Electron Laser facility in Durham, North Carolina which is the only facility in the world capable of allowing us to make the precision measurement needed for this work. These studies will advance the world's knowledge in fundamental physics. Preparing equipment to make the measurements will advance nuclear and radiation detection technology and provide training to Canadian personnel in advance technologies.