Nuclear Physics Conference 2025
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Europe/London
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041) (Nancy Rothwell Building)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Nancy Rothwell Building
University of Manchester
David Sharp,
Kara Lynch
(University of Manchester),
Thomas Day Goodacre
(The University of Manchester),
Toby Wright
(University of Manchster)
Description
The Nuclear Physics Conference 2025 will feature invited talks from national and international speakers, as well as extensive opportunities for contributed talks. A poster session will take place to showcase work and discoveries, and updates and discussions with senior members of the Science and Technology Facilities Council will be provided at a Town Meeting. The conference is particularly welcoming to Ph.D. students and all are offered the opportunity to present their research.
Further information can be found on the conference website: https://iop.eventsair.com/np2025/
Please upload your talks to this Indico page before the start of your session. As a reminder:
- Plenary talks are 25 mins + 5 mins for questions
- Parallel talks are 12 mins + 3 mins for questions
This event is supported by:
Contact the organisers
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Registration Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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Welcome Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterSpeakers: Chris Hardacre (The University of Manchester), Kieran Flanagan (University of Manchester) -
Superheavy elements Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Rodi Herzberg-
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Toward Pursuing New Superheavy ElementsSpeaker: Jacklyn Gates (LBNL)
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IOP Prize Winners Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Rodi Herzberg-
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Data-driven approaches to learning about nuclear structure
Ernest Rutherford Medal and Prize winner 2023
Speaker: David Jenkins
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10:30 AM
Coffee break + Exhibitor session Event Space (Ground floor)
Event Space (Ground floor)
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Applied nuclear physics: Parallel session Engineering A 2A.012
Engineering A 2A.012
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University of ManchesterConvener: Philippos Papadakis-
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Nuclear Data and medical radioisotope production activities at UKNNLSpeaker: Luigi Capponi (UKNNL)
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Nuclear Science Opportunities at HF-ADNeFSpeaker: Jack Bishop (University Of Birmingham)
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A new charge-reset method for determining Auger-electron emission multiplicitiesSpeaker: Jacob Heery (University of Surrey)
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A feasibility study using an array of LaBr3(Ce) scintillation detectors as a Compton camera for prompt gamma imaging during BNCTSpeaker: Kiran Nutter (University of Birmingham)
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Towards Complete Decay Spectroscopy of 152TbSpeaker: Edward O'Sullivan (University of Surrey)
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Hadron and relativistic heavy-ion collisions: Parallel session Engineering A 2A.011
Engineering A 2A.011
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University of ManchesterConvener: Oliver Jevons-
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Elucidating Strangeness with Electromagnetic ProbesSpeaker: Asli Acar (University of York)
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The KLong Facility in Hall D at Jefferson LabSpeaker: Stuart Fegan (University of York)
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GEn-RP: Neutron Electric Form Factor Measurement at Q² = 4.4 (GeV/c)² via Charge Exchange Recoil Polarimetry at Jefferson LabSpeaker: Andrew Cheyne (University Of Glasgow)
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Meson Spectroscopy at CLAS12Speaker: Charlie Velasquez (University of York)
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The analysis of π− mesons produced in Pb-Pb collisions at 30A GeV/c from NA61/SHINESpeaker: Ali Soheilbeigi Bazgir (Jan Kochanowski University (PL))
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Investigation of Secondary Particle Generation in Carbon Ion Beams for Cancer RadiotherapySpeaker: Shaikah Alsubayae
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Nuclear structure: Parallel session Engineering A 2A.014
Engineering A 2A.014
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University of ManchesterConvener: Lisa Morrison-
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Solving the 9B(1/2+) mystery using the R-matrix formalismSpeaker: Alex Brooks (University of Birmingham)
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Alpha-particle condensation in diluted 16O at finite temperaturesSpeaker: Miriam Davies (University of Surrey)
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Probing Short-Range Correlations via (p,pd) Quasi-Free Scattering reactionsSpeaker: Matthew Whitehead (University of York)
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Identification of excited states in Ba-114 using recoil-decay taggingSpeaker: Ben Hogg (University of the West Of Scotland)
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Quasi-Free Scattering Studies in and Around the Ca Mass RegionSpeaker: Luke Rose (University of York)
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Measurements of octupole collectivity in 144Ba via Coulomb-excitationSpeaker: Ben Jones (University of Liverpool)
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Lunch + Poster session Events space (Ground floor)
Events space (Ground floor)
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Hadron and relativistic heavy-ion collisions Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: David Ireland-
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Exploring the Structure of Hadrons at the Intensity FrontierSpeaker: Rachel Montgomery
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Applied nuclear physics Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: David Ireland-
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Nuclear metrology in support of clean energy at the National Physical LaboratorySpeaker: Giuseppe Lorusso (NPL)
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Nuclear theory Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: David Ireland-
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Bridging Scales, Connecting Fields: An Introduction to the IPPP for the Nuclear Physics CommunitySpeaker: Michael Spannowsky (Durham University)
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3:30 PM
Coffee break + Exhibitor session Events space (Ground floor)
Events space (Ground floor)
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STFC Town Meeting Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: John Smith-
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Update from STFC Executive ChairSpeakers: Michele Dougherty (STFC), Grahame Blair (STFC)
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Update from Nuclear Physics Advisory PanelSpeaker: David Sharp (University of Manchester)
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Update from IOP Nuclear Physics GroupSpeaker: Jack Henderson (University of Surrey)
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Discussions
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6:00 PM
Drinks Reception Christie's Bistro
Christie's Bistro
University of Manchester
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IOP Prize Winners Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Paul Campbell-
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Level-lifetime measurements as a probe of shapes and symmetries in nuclei
Ernest Rutherford Medal and Prize winner 2024
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Direct measurements of astrophysical reactions with radioactive beams
Early Career Researcher Prize winner
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Calorimeter Construction for Luminosity Monitoring at the Electron Ion Collider
Best Second Year PhD Student Talk at the STFC Nuclear Physics Summer School 2024 winner
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Development of a gamma radiation detector system for localisation and mapping of distributed sources
Best Second Year PhD Student Talk at the STFC Nuclear Physics Summer School 2024 winner
Speaker: Ms Refilwe Setso (University of York)
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Group photo Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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10:45 AM
Coffee break + Exhibitor session Events space (Ground floor)
Events space (Ground floor)
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Applied nuclear physics: Parallel session Engineering A 2A.012
Engineering A 2A.012
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University of ManchesterConvener: Jack Bishop-
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A Modelling Approach to Defining Radiochemical SeparationRequirements for Radiometric AssaySpeaker: Tom Stokes (The University of Liverpool & AWE)
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Creating a beta-gamma detection system for fuel condition monitoring of spent nuclear fuel rods and operational nuclear reactorsSpeaker: Sifa Poulton (University of Surrey/National Physical Laboratory)
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Exploring The Use of the Trojan Horse Method for Radiative Neutron Capture ReactionsSpeaker: Dominik Stajkowski (University of Birmingham)
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24Mg (n,n’) measurement at n TOF, CERNSpeaker: matthew birch (University of Manchetser/NPL)
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Multiparameter study of fission with STEFF at n_TOFSpeaker: Angelica D'Ottavi (University of Manchester)
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Measurements of Fission Fragment Masses and Proton Numbers at ILL and n TOF, CERNSpeaker: Nikolay Sosnin (The University of Manchester)
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Hadron and relativistic heavy-ion collisions: Parallel session Engineering A 2A.011
Engineering A 2A.011
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University of ManchesterConvener: Stuart Fegan-
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Gaussian Processes: Machine Learning for Observable Interpolation and Data AnalysisSpeaker: Ryan Ferguson (University of Glasgow)
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Unfolding Jet Substructure Observables with Machine LearningSpeaker: Nicodemos Andreou (University of Derby)
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Nuclear structure: Parallel session Engineering A 2A.014
Engineering A 2A.014
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University of ManchesterConvener: Andy Briscoe-
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Experimental Investigation of Isomeric Decays in Neutron-Rich 183,184Hf isotopes Using the KISS FacilitySpeaker: Siddharth Doshi (University of Brighton)
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Isomer Spectroscopy in the Transfermium RegionSpeaker: Jamie Chadderton (University Of Liverpool)
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Laser spectroscopy of Fe isotopes using an electrostatic ion trap at IGISOLSpeaker: Daniel Bettaney (University of Manchester)
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Collinear resonance ionization spectroscopy of neutron-deficient antimonySpeaker: Abigail McGlone (University of Manchester)
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Lifetime measurements in neutron-rich barium and cerium isotopes using the fast-timing techniqueSpeaker: Faye Rowntree (University of Liverpool)
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Lifetime measurements of low-energy octupole states in radium-224Speaker: Dylan White (University of the West Of Scotland)
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Nuclear structure: Parallel session Engineering A 2A.011
Engineering A 2A.011
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University of ManchesterConvener: Stuart Fegan-
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Nuclear breathing mode analyzed in the multi-reference density functional theorySpeaker: Xuwei Sun (University of York)
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Lifetime measurements in 102Mo interpreted in the interacting boson model and the X(5) symmetrySpeaker: Calum Jones (University of Surrey)
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Reactor physics and the Pygmy Dipole Resonance: A detailed study of the beta decay of 92Rb with GRIFFINSpeaker: Pietro Spagnoletti (University of Liverpool)
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Nuclear structure Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Bjorn Seitz-
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Nuclear Structure with state-of-the-art γ spectroscopySpeaker: Silvia Leoni (INFN Milan)
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Applied nuclear physics Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Bjorn Seitz-
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The radionuclide toolkit for diagnosis and therapySpeaker: Heather Williams (The Christie NHS Foundation Trust)
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Nuclear theory Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Bjorn Seitz-
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Chiral forces and uncertainty quantification in ab initio nuclear structure predictionsSpeaker: Andreas Ekström (Chalmers University of Technology)
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Coffee break + Exhibitor session Events space (Ground floor)
Events space (Ground floor)
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Applied nuclear physics: Parallel session Engineering A 2A.012
Engineering A 2A.012
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University of ManchesterConvener: Daniel Doherty-
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Quantum entanglement of positron annihilation gamma – new insights and future plansSpeaker: Laura Stephenson (University of York)
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Muographic Image Upsampling with Machine Learning for Built Infrastructure ApplicationsSpeaker: William O'Donnell (University of Glasgow)
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Instrumentation: Parallel session Engineering A 2A.011
Engineering A 2A.011
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University of ManchesterConvener: Marc Labiche-
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The Resonance Ionization Laser Ion Source RILIS at CERN-ISOLDE: Expanding limits of selectivity, intensity, and nuclear structure laser spectroscopySpeaker: Reinhard Heinke (University of Manchester)
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Comprehensive Characterisation of the A601 AGATA Detector: Insights from Analogue, and Advanced Scanning MeasurementsSpeaker: Rayan Alnefaie (University Of Liverpool)
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Position Reconstruction of Multiple Interactions Gamma Events in SIGMA Detector Using Two-step Search AlgorithmSpeaker: Nawaf Altasan (University Of Liverpool)
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Simulation of a ²⁴¹Am-⁹Be neutron source using Geant4 Monte CarloSpeaker: Filippo Falezza (The University of Birmingham)
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The Development of the Compact Cherenkov Detector HEPI - the High Energy Proton Instrument for Satellite MissionsSpeaker: Joseph O'Neill (University of Surrey)
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Characterization of an ASIC-based readout system for the SAND experimentSpeaker: Yuri Venturini (CAEN SpA)
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Nuclear structure: Parallel session Engineering A 2A.014
Engineering A 2A.014
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University of ManchesterConvener: Liam Gaffney-
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Impact of the meson-exchange currents on the magnetic dipole moments in odd near doubly magic nuclei analyzed within nuclear DFT frameworkSpeaker: Herlik Wibowo (School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, University of York, UK)
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Investigating the Internal Decay Characteristics of Gold Nuclei Beyond the N=104 MidshellSpeaker: Anthony Mcfarlane (University of York)
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Exploring unphysical quadrupole triaxiality in 200,202Hg with Coulomb excitationSpeaker: Greg Willmott (University of Surrey)
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Octupole deformation in neutron-deficient plutonium isotopesSpeaker: Hamid Ayatollahzadeh (University of the West Of Scotland)
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Shape coexistence in 196Po: An in-beam γ-e spectroscopic studySpeaker: Andy Briscoe (University Of Liverpool)
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Identification of parity-doublet bands in odd-Z 223PaSpeaker: James Keatings (University of the West Of Scotland)
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Nuclear astrophysics: Parallel session Engineering A 2A.012
Engineering A 2A.012
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University of ManchesterConvener: Daniel Doherty-
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Measurement of the 68Zn(n,γ) Cross Sections at n TOF, CERN, and their Astrophysical ImplicationsSpeaker: Annie Rooney (University of Edinburgh)
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Introducing thermal effects into neutron capture cross sections for the (n,188Os) reactionSpeaker: Nicholas Lightfoot (University of Surrey)
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A Platform for Cross-section Measurements on the National Ignition FacilitySpeaker: Daniel Pitman-Weymouth (Atomic Weapons Establishment)
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Mass and Half-life Measurements in the Neutron-rich N~116 Hf RegionSpeaker: Zachary Nunns (University of Surrey)
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Conference Dinner The Midland Hotel
The Midland Hotel
16 Peter St, Manchester M60 2DS
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Hadron and relativistic heavy-ion collisions Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Judith McGovern-
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Investigating strange baryons and charm production with the upgraded ALICE Inner TrackerSpeaker: Lee Barnby (University of Derby)
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Nuclear theory Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Judith McGovern-
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Electroweak reactions with light (and not so light) nucleiSpeaker: Sonia Bacca (JGU Mainz)
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Nuclear structure Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Judith McGovern-
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Laser spectroscopy for nuclear structure studies: future plans at the GANIL and DESIR facilitySpeaker: Louis Lalanne (LPHC-CNRS)
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Coffee break Events space (Ground floor)
Events space (Ground floor)
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Nuclear structure Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Mike Birse-
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Single-Neutron Excitations Outside of 132Sn and the Fate of Spin-Orbit Partners in Weakly Bound SystemsSpeaker: Ben Kay (Argonne National Laboratory)
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Nuclear astrophysics Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Mike Birse-
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Neutron Reactions in AstrophysicsSpeaker: Claudia Lederer-Woods (University of Edinburgh)
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Nuclear theory Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Mike Birse-
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Exploring the structure and reactions of two-neutron halos at the low-Z coast of the island of inversionSpeaker: JAGJIT SINGH (University of Manchester)
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Applied nuclear physics Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of ManchesterConvener: Mike Birse-
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Nuclear Science to Benefit SocietySpeaker: Iain Darby (UKNNL)
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Closing remarks Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
Engineering A Theatre B (2A.041)
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University of Manchester
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