Making Nuclear Science Accessible

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  • 10 October 2025
  • 2:00 EDT

Neutron-capture reaction constraints for astrophysical processes

 The synthesis of heavy elements in the cosmos has proven to be more complex than originally thought. With advancements in observational astronomy and the addition of new signals from gravitational waves and pre-solar grains, new patterns emerge that are forcing us to re-think the classic picture of heavy element nucleosynthesis. In this talk I will discuss the complex contributions of different astrophysical processes to the synthesis of heavy elements. A particular focus will be on neutron-capture processes. I will present experimental results on neutron-capture reaction rates on short-lived nuclei and discuss implications on nucleosynthesis in massive stars and other stellar environments. The experiments I will discuss took place at Argonne National Laboratory and at Michigan State University using the SuN gamma-ray calorimeter. View event
  • 10 October 2025
  • 3:00 EDT

Single Bunch Instabilities at the Fermilab Recycler Ring

 Understanding collective instabilities is essential for high-intensity operation of the Fermilab Recycler Ring. We apply the Nested Head-Tail (NHT) formalism to model single-bunch transverse instabilities with resistive-wall impedance, benchmarking growth rates and mode structures against PyHEADTAIL simulations and experimental measurements. The study also considers the influence of linear coupling and space-charge effects on instability thresholds. These results improve our understanding of naturally occurring instabilities in the Recycler and support the development of predictive tools for future high-intensity operation with PIP-II.
  • 14 October 2025
  • 11:00 EDT

From Hadrons to Quarks: Strong Interaction Matter at High Temperature

 I will discuss lattice QCD results on the properties of strong interaction matter at high temperatures. I will show to what extent the properties of this matter can be understood in terms of hadrons up to a certain temperature and how quark degrees of freedom appear as the temperature increases. In a few examples, I will discuss how lattice QCD results help to understand the matter produced in heavy-ion collisions at ultra-relativistic energies and how lattice QCD calculations support the idea of the formation of a nearly perfect fluid in such collisions. View event

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The Advanced Studies Gateway is an initiative at FRIB that brings together researchers, innovators, creative thinkers, artists, and performers from all fields and strengthens ties between Michigan State University and the community. Activities include research workshops as well as public talks, concerts, and special events that are free and open to the public.

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This residency fosters collaboration, exploration, experimentation and innovation on MSU’s campus, culminating in the creation of artworks at the intersection of art, science, and technology.

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