Lifetime Measurements at Nuclear Forefront
Combining the charge plunger, fast timing, plunger and inelastic scattering Methods for nuclear structure and applications
The present two-day IoP meeting on 12th and 13th of February 2026 at the University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, focuses on the recent developments in the charge plunge technique for lifetime measurements at MARA and the scope for implementation of the technique elsewhere. The method was developed in the 1970s; however, it has not been sufficiently exploited as a practical method for lifetime measurements of the excited states in nuclei that decay via the conversion process until after 2019, when it was revived at JYFL. The meeting aims at paving the way towards extending possibilities to study various nuclear phenomena, including shapes of nuclei and stability of superheavy nuclei, by combining the charge plunger technique with the fast timing, standard plunger and inelastic scattering methods. The discussions will be particularly focused on the studies of level structures and electromagnetic matrix elements in exotic nuclei by employing these techniques. In addition, discussion on the applicability of the techniques to fields such as the medical industry will be Welcome.
A few invited presentations are planned covering measurements and calculations of electromagnetic transition strengths and lifetimes of nuclear levels. Early career PhD/PDRA participants will be able to present their work and meet some of the experts in the field.
The abstracts can be submitted via the link:
The abstracts will be considered for a 15-minute presentation.
Invited Speakers
A. Bruce (Brighton)
C. Fransen (Koln)
A. Goadstuff (Padova)
J. Heery (Surrey)
D.T. Joss (Liverpool)
J. Ljungvall (France)
C. Muller-Gatermann (ANL)
J. Pakarinen (JYFL)
P. Regan (Surrey)
L. Robledo (Madrid)
P.Ruotsalainen (JYFL)
Venue
The meeting will be held in the Chancellors’ Hall (Paisley Campus), University of
the West of Scotland
,
Travel and Accommodation
The Paisley Campus of the University of the West of Scotland
Paisley is located around 10 miles south-west of Glasgow, with excellent travel links to
Glasgow (~10 minutes by train to Glasgow Central station). Glasgow International Airport is also located in Paisley.
Further information about travelling to the University can be found at
https://www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/campuses/paisley-campus/travelling-to-paisley-
campus/
Information about visiting Paisley/Glasgow, including where to stay, can be found at
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/paisley-p237371 ,
https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/glasgow
Combining the charge plunger, fast timing, plunger and inelastic scattering Methods for nuclear structure and applications
The present two-day IoP meeting on 12th and 13th of February 2026 at the University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, focuses on the recent developments in the charge plunge technique for lifetime measurements at MARA and the scope for implementation of the technique elsewhere. The method was developed in the 1970s; however, it has not been sufficiently exploited as a practical method for lifetime measurements of the excited states in nuclei that decay via the conversion process until after 2019, when it was revived at JYFL. The meeting aims at paving the way towards extending possibilities to study various nuclear phenomena, including shapes of nuclei and stability of superheavy nuclei, by combining the charge plunger technique with the fast timing, standard plunger and inelastic scattering methods. The discussions will be particularly focused on the studies of level structures and electromagnetic matrix elements in exotic nuclei by employing these techniques. In addition, discussion on the applicability of the techniques to fields such as the medical industry will be Welcome.
A few invited presentations are planned covering measurements and calculations of electromagnetic transition strengths and lifetimes of nuclear levels. Early career PhD/PDRA participants will be able to present their work and meet some of the experts in the field.
The abstracts can be submitted via the link:
The abstracts will be considered for a 15-minute presentation.
Invited Speakers
A. Bruce (Brighton)
C. Fransen (Koln)
A. Goadstuff (Padova)
J. Heery (Surrey)
D.T. Joss (Liverpool)
J. Ljungvall (France)
C. Muller-Gatermann (ANL)
J. Pakarinen (JYFL)
P. Regan (Surrey)
L. Robledo (Madrid)
P.Ruotsalainen (JYFL)
Venue
The meeting will be held in the Chancellors’ Hall (Paisley Campus), University of
the West of Scotland
,
Travel and Accommodation
The Paisley Campus of the University of the West of Scotland
Paisley is located around 10 miles south-west of Glasgow, with excellent travel links to
Glasgow (~10 minutes by train to Glasgow Central station). Glasgow International Airport is also located in Paisley.
Further information about travelling to the University can be found at
https://www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/campuses/paisley-campus/travelling-to-paisley-
campus/
Information about visiting Paisley/Glasgow, including where to stay, can be found at
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/paisley-p237371 ,
https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/glasgow
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Highlights
- 1 day 8 hours
- In person
Location
Paisley Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
High Street
Paisley PA1 2BE
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