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Strengthening Experimental Nuclear Physics at Stony Brook University

On September 26, 2005, Barbara Jacak presented the history and future of experimental nuclear physics at Stony Brook. The department has a rich history and has produced numerous leaders in physics. Currently, there is a focus on enhancing the research group involved in RHIC (Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider) and expanding nuclear structure studies. The urgency to recruit top talent in nuclear experimentalism is emphasized, alongside plans to leverage existing infrastructure for future programs. The nuclear physics sector remains vital for maintaining national rankings and enhancing Stony Brook's visibility in the field.

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Strengthening Experimental Nuclear Physics at Stony Brook University

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  1. Experimental Nuclear Physics Gene Sprouse Abhay Deshpande Axel Drees Tom Hemmick Barbara Jacak Presented by Barbara Jacak Sept. 26, 2005

  2. History of experimental nuclear physics Cohesive group, currently working in 2 areas • long tradition of joint seminars, joint use of NSL • Initially were five faculty • Sprouse, Lee, McGrath, Paul, Fossan • Added P. Braun-Munzinger and J. Stachel • They led a part of the group toward RHIC physics • Recruited Hemmick • When PBM and Johanna left • Department decided to put resources into strengthening RHIC effort • Marx joined • Recruited Jacak and Drees to replace McGrath, Paul moved to administrative jobs, Lee retired

  3. In 2003 LRP • Search for nuclear structure faculty • Junior faculty to work with Fossan, Sprouse • Recruited Pietralla • Broaden RHIC program to include RHIC-spin • With eye to future e-RHIC • Joint with RBRC • Recruited Deshpande

  4. Now • Lost Fossan in 2003 • Pietralla leaving • Current strength • 3+1 faculty at RHIC • 1 faculty in nuclear structure

  5. The issue Nuclear is a traditional area of strength at Stony Brook • Nuclear & Particle Physics ranks in top 10 nationally • The ONLY SUNY area(s) in physics appearing in national rankings • We produce more students in NP than almost any other institution • Produced many leaders in the physics community • Generally more effective to recruit top people into a highly ranked program • Much more difficult to build up from scratch • Let’s keep our high ranking in experimental Nuclear Physics!

  6. We propose • A search for the BEST nuclear experimentalist • Regardless of area • Will make a big impact • Taking advantage of existing infrastructure • If nuclear structure • Short term: program at Gammasphere, Triumf, or other user facilities • Longer term: utilize RIA (together with Sprouse) • Can utilize NSL infrastructure to undertake RIA equipment development • We can lead the way nationally on this!

  7. Continuation of options… • If Relativistic Heavy Ions • Develop program at the LHC • Use technical infrastructure from the RHIC group • Close intellectual collaboration with RHIC group • & Urs Wiedemann in nuclear theory • Long term physics tie between LHC and eRHIC • physics of gluon condensate • If JLAB • Short term: either join RHIC spin or continue at JLAB with a modest program • Long term: eRHIC • eRHIC WILL be a joint physics program between RHIC & JLAB

  8. urgency • Loss of Fossan and Pietralla have severely contracted the group • Cannot stay at low strength for long and maintain visibility • Actually have lost two faculty members, so replacing at least one is urgent • Have an infrastructure opportunity for next 2 years • $1M evaporator facility coming to SB on loan • Can be used for a number of projects

  9. Why this will be good for the department • Nuclear physics has brought good people to Stony Brook • They have gone on to contribute leadership • to the department • to the university • to BNL • national and international research visibility and service • Nuclear Physics at Stony Brook is well supported by funding agencies

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