experimental nuclear physics

Experimental nuclear physics studies the structure and behavior of atomic nuclei by conducting experiments with particles like protons, neutrons, and radioactive isotopes. Scientists use advanced equipment to accelerate particles to high energies and colliding them with target nuclei, revealing details about nuclear forces, shapes, and excited states. These experiments help us understand fundamental forces, nuclear reactions, and processes that power stars and nuclear reactors. By measuring emitted radiation, particle emissions, and reaction products, researchers uncover the properties and interactions of atomic nuclei, advancing our knowledge of matter at its most basic level.