The eikonal model of reactions involving exotic nuclei; Roy Glauber's legacy in today's nuclear physics

TL;DR

This paper reviews the eikonal approximation developed by Roy Glauber, highlighting its application to studying exotic nuclei, especially halo nuclei, and discusses recent extensions demonstrating Glauber's lasting influence in nuclear physics.

Contribution

It presents a comprehensive review of the eikonal model's application to exotic nuclei and discusses recent extensions that showcase Glauber's enduring legacy.

Findings

Eikonal approximation effectively analyzes reactions involving exotic nuclei.

Recent model extensions enhance understanding of halo nuclei.

Glauber's legacy continues to influence modern nuclear physics.

Abstract

In this contribution, the eikonal approximation developed by Roy Glauber to describe high-energy quantum collisions is presented. This approximation has been-and still is-extensively used to analyse reaction measurements performed to study the structure of nuclei far from stability. This presentation focuses more particularly on the application of the eikonal approximation to the study of halo nuclei in modern nuclear physics. To emphasise Roy Glauber's legacy in today's nuclear physics, recent extensions of this model are reviewed.