Speaker
Klaus Blaum
(Max Planck Society (DE))
Description
Precision measurements of nuclear masses provide critical input for modeling nucleosynthesis pathways and the structure of exotic nuclei far from stability. In this talk, I will present recent advances in trapped-ion mass spectrometry across European facilities, highlighting key results and methodological developments that have significantly improved accuracy and reach. A few highlights of how these measurements constrain astrophysical processes and refine theoretical models will be shown. I will also outline ongoing efforts and future directions aimed at extending precision mass measurements toward ever more short-lived and rare isotopes.