Projects
Exotic Nuclei at Spiral2 Big Science Ghent University
A search for the end of the Mendeleev table is an important part of the project. The existence of the heaviest elements is determined by a subtle interaction between the individual and the collective behavior of the protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus. For example, with the planned laser spectroscopic measurements, we can determine the shape of these atomic nuclei and compare them with the most advanced theoretical descriptions. ...
Research on radioactive nuclei at ISOLDE-CERN, SPIRAL2- GANIL and MEDICIS-CERN Ghent University
The properties of nuclei at the centre of atoms are determined by the interplay of the
fundamental forces of nature - strong, weak and electromagnetic. Unstable nuclei, with an
unusual number of protons and neutrons, can reveal hidden details of those interactions, beyond
what we can explain with current models. The properties of those systems are also crucial to
answer questions related to the origin of chemical ...
Research on radioactive nuclei at ISOLDE-CERN, SPIRAL2- GANIL and MEDICIS-CERN KU Leuven
The properties of nuclei at the centre of atoms are determined by the interplay of the fundamental forces of nature - strong, weak and electromagnetic. Unstable nuclei, with an unusual number of protons and neutrons, can reveal hidden details of those interactions, beyond what we can explain with current models. The properties of those systems are also crucial to answer questions related to the origin of chemical elements and the fate of ...
Research on radioactive nuclei at ISOLDE-CERN, SPIRAL2- GANIL and MEDICIS-CERN Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The SPIRAL project at GANIL. KU Leuven
All atoms are composed with three types of building blocks (electrons, protons and neutrons) that interact with three fundamental forces (the electromagnetic force, the weak force and the strong force). This project aims at an in-depth understanding of the strong and the weak force which is, among others, important for solving questions such as how and where the chemical elements have been made in the universe? Hidden secrets of the atomic ...
Advanced Techniques for Numerical Contact Analysis in Spiral Bevel Gears KU Leuven
The research presented in this dissertation treats the subject of efficient gear contact simulation and is applied to the contact analysis of spiral bevel gears.
Within the current development cycle of mechanical transmissions, computerized tooth contact analysis (TCA) has proven to be an invaluable tool to predict a gear pair’s key contact performance characteristics, while reducing the need for expensive physical prototyping ...
The Secondary Spiral Lamina in intracochlear mechanics: A natural hearing protection against high-frequency hearing loss? KU Leuven
The Secondary Spiral Lamina (SSL) is a bony structure of the inner ear that is often overlooked in hearing research. The function of the SSL has never been extensively researched before and is, to date only estimated from evolutionary biology, wherein it plays a major role in high-frequency hearing. Yet the presence of the SSL is highly variable and sometimes not even present at all in highfrequency hearing mammals. Hence, it may have ...
Unveiling the hidden cold dust in nearby spiral galaxies Ghent University
Cosmic dust grains are tiny solid particles in the interstellar medium of galaxies. Characterising their physical properties is crucial to understand the evolution of galaxies. In the past decade, our knowledge on cosmic dust has increased substantially, thanks to observational data from UV to far-infrared wavelengths. However, one important part of the spectrum, the mm range, has largely remained terra incognita. Until now, the lack of ...
Panchromatic modeling of stars and dust in face-on spiral galaxies Ghent University
Benefetting from the recent improvement in resolution and wavelength coverage of infrared/submillimeter observations, we can construct panchromatic radiative transfer models of the stars and dust in galaxies. The construction of self-consistent, high-resolution 3D radiative transfer models of face-on spiral galaxies allows us to study the distribution, grain composition and emissivity of dust. We can furthermore investigate the main heating ...