Theme Leader: David O'Donnell, University of the West of Scotland
Modern Nuclear Physics aims at extending our understanding of the atomic nucleus chiefly in two directions: towards smaller distances by investigating the structure of the constituents of nuclei, nucleons and mesons (more generally, hadrons), and at larger distance scales by exploring the very limits of nuclear existence. Major breakthroughs are expected over the next decade when the large-scale facilities that are being built in Europe, Japan and North America become operational. The world-class Nuclear Physics research in Scotland spans topics from nucleon structure and spectroscopy to nuclear astrophysics.
Areas of strength within the Nuclear and Plasma Physics theme:
- Hadron structure and spectroscopy
- Exotic hadrons
- Exotic nuclei
- Nuclear astrophysics
- Non-neutral plasmas and plasma diagnostics
- High intensity laser-plasma interactions
- Laser-plasma based nuclear science
Nuclear Physics initiatives in SUPA:
· Advanced High Intensity Laser Driven Nuclear Physics
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Theme Leader: David O'Donnell, University of the West of Scotland