Confluence of Structure and Reactions

The 2015 Gordon Research Conference on Nuclear Chemistry will build on the coming together of the nuclear structure and reaction communities initiated with the 2011 meeting and will discuss forefront topics that harmoniously link these two facets together from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. We will explore limits of isospin, spin, and density in the domain of nuclear science, from the nucleus to the stars; explore the physics possible with the next generation of experimental facilities; discuss problems that might require designing new facilities and developing new paradigms; hear from senior and junior scientists in the field; and, in the spirit of the Gordon Conferences, debate issues that are "not ready for prime time" yet. The unique format of these meetings, providing ample amount of discussion time—formal and informal—will foster progress at the intersections of the fields of nuclear structure and reactions.

As at the 2011 and 2013 Nuclear Chemistry GRC, a Gordon Research Seminar will be organized prior to the conference. This two-day event will allow junior nuclear scientists to present their research and network with their peers and leaders of the field in a stimulating and friendly atmosphere.