James M Allmond
Research Scientist - Low Energy Nuclear Physics
Bio
Conduct both experimental (Coulomb excitation, transfer, and decay) and theoretical (triaxial rotor, shape coexistence, and algebraic models) research in low-energy nuclear structure with emphasis on shapes, pairing, and single-particle evolution of stable and exotic nuclei.
Perform coincidence spectroscopy and pulse-shape discrimination techniques on large, segmented detector arrays, e.g., Si, CsI, GAGG, and HPGe. PI of CLARION2-TRINITY detector array and Project Manager of the FRIB Decay Station initiator (FDSi).
Professional Experience
staff scientist at ORNL, 2014-present
postdoc at ORNL, 2010-2014
postdoc at U. of Richmond / LBNL, 2007-2010
Education
Ph.D. 2007, Georgia Institute of Technology, John L. Wood advisor.
Publications
August 2024
First Exploration of Monopole-Driven Shell Evolution above the 𝑁=126 Shell Closure: New Millisecond…
Journal: Physical Review Letters
June 2024
Journal: Physical Review C
April 2024
Proton Shell Gaps in N=28 Nuclei from the First Complete Spectroscopy Study with FRIB Decay Station…
Journal: Physical Review Letters
February 2024
Journal: Nuclear Data Sheets