A study of nuclear structure of light nuclei at the Electron-Ion Collider

Understand

Understanding the substructure of atomic nuclei, particularly the clustering of nucleons inside them, is essential for comprehending nuclear dynamics.

• Various cluster configurations can emerge depending on excitation energy, the number and types of core clusters, and the presence of excess neutrons.
• Despite the prevalence of tightly bound cluster formations in low-lying states, understanding the correlation between clusters and their formation mechanisms remains incomplete.
• This exploring study investigates nuclear clustering at the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) using simulations based on the modified BeAGLE model.