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Proposed measurements for potential astromers

ORAL

Abstract

Astrophysically metastable nuclear isomers (astromers) may significantly impact the creaton of the elements. Astromers can accelerate or delay energy release, influence electromagnetic signals and alter pathways during nucleosynthesis. We report on the present knowledge of astromers for several astrophysical nucleosynthesis processes. We isolate unmeasured nuclear properties that may be measured at experimental facilities. Future theoretical and experimental endeavors will help to resolve the role of these excited states in astrophysical plasmas.

Presenters

  • Matthew R Mumpower

    LANL

Authors

  • Matthew R Mumpower

    LANL

  • Wendell Misch

    Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Trevor M Sprouse

    Los Alamos National Laboratory