Executive Summary of the Topical Program: Nuclear Isomers in the Era of FRIB

TL;DR

This paper summarizes the importance of nuclear isomers in advancing nuclear science and technology within the context of the FRIB facility, emphasizing their influence across multiple research pillars and advocating for increased research efforts.

Contribution

It provides an overview of the role of nuclear isomers in various scientific and technological areas and recommends active pursuit of isomer research by the nuclear physics community.

Findings

Isomers impact properties of rare isotopes

They contribute to nuclear astrophysics and fundamental symmetries

Research advocacy is recommended for future progress

Abstract

We report on the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) Theory Alliance topical program "Nuclear Isomers in the Era of FRIB". We outline the many ways isomers influence and contribute to nuclear science and technology, especially in the four FRIB pillars: properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental symmetries, and applications for the nation and society. We conclude with a resolution stating our recommendation that the nuclear physics community actively pursue isomer research. A white paper is forthcoming.