Geant4 Simulations of Nuclear Isomer Gamma Emission Detection

ORAL

Abstract

When an atomic nucleus is excited, it can form a nuclear isomer, a metastable state with a relatively long half-life. By experimentally investigating the energy levels of neutron-rich isomers, nuclear structure models can be better constrained. Using Geant4, Monte Carlo simulations have been performed to determine optimal detector geometry and placement near a target for measurement of nuclear isomer de- excitation via gamma emission. Various beam and target combinations have been simulated. Preliminary results will be presented.

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Authors

  • Adam Fritsch

    Gonzaga University

  • D. Niroomand

    Gonzaga University, Wabash College, Simon Fraser University, Tel Aviv University, University of Manitoba, Texas A&M University, TRIUMF, University of British Columbia, Caltech, Western Washington University, University of Washington, Whatcom Community College, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Siena College, University of Idaho, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho, Boise State University

  • D. Niroomand

    Gonzaga University, Wabash College, Simon Fraser University, Tel Aviv University, University of Manitoba, Texas A&M University, TRIUMF, University of British Columbia, Caltech, Western Washington University, University of Washington, Whatcom Community College, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Siena College, University of Idaho, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho, Boise State University

  • D. Niroomand

    Gonzaga University, Wabash College, Simon Fraser University, Tel Aviv University, University of Manitoba, Texas A&M University, TRIUMF, University of British Columbia, Caltech, Western Washington University, University of Washington, Whatcom Community College, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Siena College, University of Idaho, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho, Boise State University