The search for triggered decay of metastable isomers

Some nuclear excited states can achieve astounding lifetimes, storing significant amounts of energy for long times. These metastable isomers are of great interest from a purely scientific perspective and have been suggested as potentially supporting various applications. The interaction of externally-produced radiation with isomeric nuclei may provide a means of inducing a release of the stored energy upon demand. This poster will discuss experimental planning for studies of energy-releasing reactions with real photons on $^{121m}$Sn and $^{166m}$Ho.