Status of the Laser Spectroscopy and Merged-beam Experiments at RICE

Abstract

Recently, we reported the commissioning of the new cryogenic ion storage ring RICE, which demonstrated potential capabilities for the precise studies of molecular structures and reaction dynamics. In the present article, we describe the status of experimental programs ongoing at RICE with a focus on the laser spectroscopy and merged-beam collision experiments.

arXiv commentaccepted for publication in JPS Conf. Proc

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