KISS Project - Spectroscopy of Neutron-Rich Nuclei Near N=126 and Actinides Toward Elucidating R-Process Nucleosynthesis

Learn about the KISS project's groundbreaking spectroscopic studies of neutron-rich nuclei in this 46-minute conference talk by Yutaka Watanabe from KEK, Tsukuba, Japan. Explore how advanced spectroscopy techniques are being applied to investigate neutron-rich nuclei near the magic number N=126 and actinide elements, with particular focus on understanding their role in r-process nucleosynthesis. Discover the experimental methods and theoretical frameworks used to study these exotic nuclear systems that are crucial for explaining the formation of heavy elements in stellar environments. Gain insights into the challenges of producing and analyzing neutron-rich isotopes, the nuclear structure properties revealed through spectroscopic measurements, and how these findings contribute to our understanding of rapid neutron capture processes in astrophysical scenarios. Examine the implications of this research for nuclear physics, astrophysics, and our broader comprehension of element formation in the universe, as presented at the Workshop on Multineutron Clusters in Nuclei and in Stars hosted by ICTP-SAIFR.