Research

I have spent most of my scientific career trying to better understand the forces that hold together the nucleus of the atom. In this pursuit I have worked at a number of different accelerators and used a variety of different detector systems.

Most of my work has utilized neutron detectors. Neutrons, the neutral particles inside the nucleus, are difficult to detect but can provide important information. Because neutrons do not feel the electrostatic force they are a cleaner probe of the nuclear force than protons.

My current research is centered around the MoNA/Sweeper. This high efficiency neutron detector is located at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Facility at Michigan State University. With this detector we to investigate the inner properties of rare isotopes and explore some of the nuclear reactions that take place inside supernovae.

To see the latest information on the work my students and I are doing on MoNA visit the MoNA Project site.

For more information check out the links above. The selected list of my publications (pdf) can also provide more details.