Journal article

Authors list: Dickel, Timo; Mollaebrahimi, Ali

Publication year: 2024

Pages: 1181-1190

Journal: European Physical Journal - Special Topics

Volume number: 233

Issue number: 5

ISSN: 1951-6355

eISSN: 1951-6401

Open access status: Hybrid

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-024-01156-9

Publisher: EDP Sciences

Abstract: 
Nuclear isomers, the excited meta-stable states of nuclei, offer profound insights into nuclear structure. This article reviews the intersection of nuclear isomer research with mass spectrometry methodologies, particularly focusing on novel capabilities of the multiple-reflection time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MR-TOF-MS) technique. Through a comprehensive examination of established methods for isomer identification and characterization, alongside the technical principles underlying MR-TOF-MS, this review discusses the pivotal role of mass spectrometry in advancing our understanding of nuclear isomers. The operational principles and recent developments in MR-TOF-MS technology are explained and exemplified through case studies from prominent research facilities. Furthermore, this work discusses ongoing efforts to enhance sensitivity, resolution, and measurement capabilities in MR-TOF-MS, promising continued advancements in nuclear physics research and applications.

Harvard Citation style: Dickel, T. and Mollaebrahimi, A. (2024) Unveiling nuclear isomers through multiple-reflection time-of-flight mass spectrometry, European Physical Journal - Special Topics, 233(5), pp. 1181-1190. https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-024-01156-9

APA Citation style: Dickel, T., & Mollaebrahimi, A. (2024). Unveiling nuclear isomers through multiple-reflection time-of-flight mass spectrometry. European Physical Journal - Special Topics. 233(5), 1181-1190. https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-024-01156-9