Beta-delayed neutron emission studies in 78Ni region with VANDLE at RIBF

An experiment using the VANDLE neutron time of flight detector setup, along with a LaBr3 HAGRiD and clover gamma ray arrays will measure the decay of the 78Ni and neighboring nuclei. This experiment will also include a newly developed YSO implant detector that will allow for a fast beta trigger used in the time of flight calculation. The neutron and gamma detectors allow for the complete measurements of both neutron bound and unbound states in 78Cu. With the decay strength distribution, one can calculate the lifetime for the neutron-rich nuclei in the region of the origin of the r-process. The proposed experiment at RIBF RIKEN is scheduled to occur late November of 2018, with the VANDLE setup, which is already completed and tested on site.