Experimental Campaigns

Pushing the boundaries of nuclear structure through advanced spectroscopy techniques.

Coulomb Excitation with AGATA and SPIDER at LNL

Coulomb excitation stands as a uniquely powerful, safe-energy probe for investigating the collective properties of atomic nuclei. By coupling the unprecedented high-resolution gamma-ray tracking capabilities of the AGATA spectrometer with the high-segmentation silicon particle array SPIDER at INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro (LNL), our collaboration performs state-of-the-art kinematic coincidence measurements. This highly selective experimental setup allows for the precise determination of electromagnetic matrix elements, offering crucial insights into nuclear deformation, shape evolution, and collective excitation modes in both stable and exotic nuclei.

Internal Conversion Electron Spectroscopy with SLICES

While gamma-ray spectroscopy is fundamental for studying nuclear decay, certain key transitions—such as electric monopole (E0) transitions—occur predominantly or exclusively via the emission of internal conversion electrons. To access these critical observables, we employ SLICES (Silicon Lithium Internal Conversion Electron Spectrometer). When operated in synergy with high-purity germanium arrays, SLICES provides high-efficiency, high-resolution electron spectroscopy. This complementary approach is essential for identifying highly converted transitions and provides a comprehensive picture of complex phenomena like shape coexistence.