Motivations for Early High-Profile FRIB Experiments

TL;DR

This white paper discusses the scientific motivations and theoretical justifications for conducting early high-profile experiments at FRIB, covering diverse topics from nuclear structure to astrophysics.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific case and theoretical frameworks supporting early high-profile experiments at FRIB, integrating multiple research areas.

Findings

Highlights the importance of early experiments for advancing nuclear physics

Identifies key scientific questions addressable by FRIB

Discusses theoretical methods and experimental capabilities

Abstract

This white paper is the result of a collaboration by those that attended a workshop at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), organized by the FRIB Theory Alliance (FRIB-TA), on Theoretical Justifications and Motivations for Early High-Profile FRIB Experiments. It covers a wide range of topics related to the science that will be explored at FRIB. After a brief introduction, the sections address: (II) Overview of theoretical methods, (III) Experimental capabilities, (IV) Structure, (V) Near-threshold Physics, (VI) Reaction mechanisms, (VII) Nuclear equations of state, (VIII) Nuclear astrophysics, (IX) Fundamental symmetries, and (X) Experimental design and uncertainty quantification.