Nuclear physics with RI Beam Factory

Abstract

Research activities of nuclear physics at Radioactive Isotope Beam Factory over 10 years are reviewed and future directions are also discussed. Conceptual ideas in designing the facility as well as experimental devices are introduced. Special emphasis is given to highlighted results obtained at RIBF.

Keywords

radioactive isotope beams / heavy-ion accelerator facility / in-flight production / experimental devices and techniques / storage rings / r-process path / nuclear waste problems

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