A new tool for faster analysis of nuclear properties and mass data

A significant advancement in nuclear-data analysis has been achieved, which is relevant for several key areas, ranging from particle and nuclear physics to clean energy and health care. Researchers have developed a new tool to process nuclear data in a faster and more transparent way, helping to advance technologies that rely on nuclear science. The study is published in the journal Nuclear Science and Techniques.

 

(Top) Nuclear properties of 127Sn for the ground and isomeric states in order of excitation energies. (Bottom) Example illustrating the new features of mass lineage in Nuclues++: the mass of the primary nuclide 127Sn is determined from a Penning-trap mass measurement and three beta-decay end-point energy measurements.

Nuclear data is crucial for advancing our understanding of particle and nuclear physics, as it provides essential information on the properties and interactions of various nuclei and particles. Accurate nuclear data allows researchers to validate theoretical models, leading to more precise descriptions and predictions of nuclear phenomena.