Bradley Cheal

Professor Bradley Cheal is a faculty member in the Department of Physics, specializing in nuclear physics and laser spectroscopy. His teaching portfolio includes modules like Electromagnetism I, Foundations of Quantum Physics, and Radiation Protection and Dosimetry, among others.

Research Interests: His work focuses on nuclear structure studies using high-resolution laser spectroscopy techniques. Key areas include charge radii measurements of exotic isotopes, investigation of shape coexistence in nuclei, and the evolution of nuclear deformation in the A ≈ 100 region. He employs advanced methodologies at facilities like ISOLDE and IGISOL-IV.

Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize nuclear charge radii analysis, isomer spectroscopy, and nuclear moments determination, particularly for neutron-rich and heavy isotopes. Techniques involve collinear laser spectroscopy, ion beam storage, and computational modeling of nuclear deformation.

Research Grants: Funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), his projects include Nuclear Structure in Extremely Exotic Systems, ISOL-SRS: ISOL Beam Storage Ring Spectrometer, and equipment grants for nuclear physics research. These grants cover periods from 2013 to 2027, reflecting sustained contributions to the field.

Labs & Collaborations: Active in experimental nuclear physics, he collaborates with international facilities such as ISOLDE-CERN and IGISOL-IV. His work involves precision measurements of nuclear properties using radioactive ion beams.