Neutron halos: A quantum tale of fragile nuclear stability

Speaker: Dr Jagjit Singh MInstP, Research Associate, Nuclear Physics Group, University of Manchester

This talk will explore the fascinating world of atomic nuclei, the tiny cores of atoms. Typically, atomic nuclei are seen as tightly packed bundles of protons and neutrons. However, some exotic nuclei with large neutron-to-proton ratios challenge this view. These exotic nuclei exhibit surprising structures, such as neutron halos, where weakly bound neutron(s) form a diffuse cloud around a stable core. 

This talk will uncover the intriguing realm of neutron halos in nuclear physics and astrophysics.

Keele Student Presentation - Using machine learning with x-ray diffraction to improve cancer diagnosis and prognosis by Kyriacos Kyriacou

The evening will start with a 15-minute presentation by third year physics student Kyriacos Kyriacou from Keele University. Kyriacos has a keen interest in machine learning and its applications. During the summer, they worked as an intern using machine learning for X-ray diffraction analysis to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of breast and prostate cancer finding the topic very exciting because it combines the fundamental physics learnt during their degree with the machine learning they have learnt at home and applying it to cutting-edge research.

Please register for this talk as it helps with the rooming and refreshment arrangements and allows us to contact you should there be any changes to the talk details.

Tea and coffee will be available from 6 pm in the Lennard-Jones foyer. Talks start at 6.45 pm and are followed by Q&A.

This talk will be accompanied by a British Sign Language interpreter.