Recent Advances and Future Directions of Nuclear Clocks

Daniel Rehn — rehnd@lanl.gov

Mike Martin — mmartin@lanl.gov

Eric Hudson — eric.hudson@ucla.edu

Andrei Derevianko — andrei@unr.edu

Alejandro Lopez Bezanilla — alopezb@lanl.gov

Nuclear clocks represent one of the most promising frontiers in precision measurement, bringing together nuclear physics, atomic and optical physics, chemistry for materials science, and quantum metrology. In particular, recent progress in the spectroscopy of the exceptionally low-energy isomeric transition of (229)Th has transformed the nuclear-clock concept from a long-standing theoretical possibility into an emerging experimental platform. Compared with conventional atomic clocks, a nuclear clock could offer an extremely high quality factor, reduced sensitivity to external perturbations, and new opportunities for compact solid-state implementations.

This workshop aims to bring together researchers working across a range of complementary areas to discuss the rapid progress made in recent years and to identify the most important directions for the next stage of nuclear-clock research. The meeting will provide a forum for exchanging recent experimental and theoretical results, assessing the remaining scientific and technological challenges, and exploring opportunities for closer interaction between synthesis methods, nuclear theory, electronic-structure calculations, materials discovery, and nonlinear optics. Particular emphasis will be placed on defining research priorities and collaborative strategies that can accelerate the transition from the first demonstrations of the (229)Th nuclear transition toward robust nuclear-clock architectures and new applications of nuclear-frequency standards.

We wish to ensure an intimate workshop setting, with no more than 20 to 25 participants. If you are interested in attending but have not received an invitation, please contact the workshop organizer before registering.

Sessions typically run mornings and late afternoons, leaving mid-day free for informal collaboration.

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