Eur. Phys. J. Plus (2016) 131: 319
https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/i2016-16319-8

Regular Article

Nuclear structure from direct reactions with rare isotopes: observables, methods and highlights

IRFU, CEA, Université Paris - Saclay, F-91191, Gif-sur-Yvette, France

^* e-mail: alexandre.obertelli@cea.fr

Received: 18 January 2016
Accepted: 28 July 2016
Published online: 16 September 2016

Abstract

An overview of direct reactions employed for nuclear structure studies is presented. The basic and most used analysis methods of elastic and inelastic scattering, transfer reactions and intermediate-energy removal reactions are reviewed. The most relevant observables from direct reactions regarding the nuclear many-body problem, as well as related experimental techniques, are illustrated through recent achievements with unstable nuclei.