Speaker
Description
A precise understanding of the interactions between an atomic nucleus and its bound electrons enables the exploration of physical phenomena across a wide range of energy scales. Atoms and molecules containing nuclei with specific combinations of protons and neutrons can be artificially created to enhance and probe particular aspects of nucleon–nucleon and electron–nucleon interactions. Precision measurements of these systems provide unique and complementary insights into the structure of atomic nuclei as well as the properties of fundamental particles and interactions. In this talk, I will present recent laser spectroscopy results from our studies of light atoms, aimed at elucidating nuclear structure, and of molecules containing the heaviest elements, designed to probe fundamental interactions. I will also discuss the broader implications of these experiments for addressing open questions in nuclear and particle physics.
