Like few other parameters, the mass of an atom, and its inherent connection with the atomic
and nuclear binding energy is a fundamental property, a unique fingerprint of the atomic …

This paper gives the 2002 self-consistent set of values of the basic constants and conversion
factors of physics and chemistry recommended by the Committee on Data for Science and …

1.1. Background This article reports work carried out under the auspices of the Committee
on Data for Science and Technology (CODATA) Task Group on Fundamental Constants. 1 It …

Atomic physics techniques for the determination of ground-state properties of radioactive
isotopes are very sensitive and provide accurate masses, binding energies, Q-values …

For a detailed study of the accuracy of the Penning trap mass spectrometer ISOLTRAP all
expected sources of uncertainty were investigated with respect to their contributions to the …

In this article a comprehensive description and performance of the double Penning-trap
setup JYFLTRAP will be detailed. The setup is designed for atomic mass measurements of …

ISOLTRAP is a Penning trap mass spectrometer for high-precision mass measurements on
short-lived nuclides installed at the on-line isotope separator ISOLDE at CERN. The masses …

Mass spectrometry (MS) is widely regarded as the most sensitive and specific general
purpose analytical technique. More than a century has passed for MS since the ground …

This review article describes the trapping of charged particles. The main principles of
electromagnetic confinement of various species from elementary particles to heavy atoms …

A novel approach to mass measurements at the 10− 9 level for short-lived nuclides with half-
lives well below one second is presented. It is based on the projection of the radial ion …