Chloe Fougeres
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Chloe Fougeres has a total of 378 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Francois de Oliveira Santos
Grand Accélérateur National d’Ions Lourds (GANIL), CEA/DRF-CNRS/IN2P3, Caen, France
9 shared publications - Jeremie Dudouet
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
7 shared publications - Antoine Lemasson
GANIL
6 shared publications - Benedicte Million
INFN sezione di Milano
5 shared publications - Diego Ramos
GANIL
5 shared publications - Emmanuel Clement
Grand Accélérateur National d'Ions Lourds
5 shared publications
Latest Publications
- 15 October 2026
- Published by American Physical Society (APS) in Physical Review C
- Vol. 114 (4) , 044318
Direct transfer to K 46 , 48 as a survey of the π ( s 1 / 2 ) − ν ( s d p f ) interaction
Nucleon-adding and -removing transfer reactions provide a unique experimental window into the anatomy of the shell-model picture of atomic nuclei. The authors put the neutron-removing transfer reaction 47K(d,t) and the neutron-adding counterpart 47K(d,p) to work for meticulously probing our understanding of the neutron shell structure and interaction of the last valence proton in 46K. With that, they provided a unique benchmark for the nuclear shell model on the quest to describe shell evolution in neutron-rich nuclei.
- 15 October 2026
- Published by American Physical Society (APS) in Physical Review C
- Vol. 114 (4) , 044318
Direct transfer to K 46 , 48 as a survey of the π ( s 1 / 2 ) − ν ( s d p f ) interaction
Nucleon-adding and -removing transfer reactions provide a unique experimental window into the anatomy of the shell-model picture of atomic nuclei. The authors put the neutron-removing transfer reaction 47K(d,t) and the neutron-adding counterpart 47K(d,p) to work for meticulously probing our understanding of the neutron shell structure and interaction of the last valence proton in 46K. With that, they provided a unique benchmark for the nuclear shell model on the quest to describe shell evolution in neutron-rich nuclei.
- 10 September 2026
- Published by American Physical Society (APS) in Physical Review C
- Vol. 114 (3) , 034313
Evolution of high-spin states in neutron-rich Au 195 – 202 isotopes approaching the N = 126 shell closure
Background: The nuclear structure in the region southwest of the doubly magic $^{208}\mathrm{Pb}$ is important to benchmark theoretical models relevant for neutron-rich heavy element formation and for the origin of the $A\ensuremath{\approx}195$ peak in the mass abundance distribution. Although neutron-rich Pb, Tl, and Hg ($Z=80\text{--}82$) isotopes are relatively well studied, experimental data for neutron-rich Au isotopes ($Z=79$) remain largely limited due to experimental challenges.Purpose: The purpose of this work is to investigate the evolution of the high-spin structure in neutron-rich Au isotopes near the $N=126$ shell closure and to characterize the underlying shell-model configurations, with a particular focus on the roles of the high-$j$ unique-parity $\ensuremath{\pi}{h}_{11/2}$ and $\ensuremath{\nu}{i}_{13/2}$ orbitals.Methods: Neutron-rich $^{195\text{--}202}\mathrm{Au}$ isotopes were produced using multinucleon transfer reactions of $^{198}\mathrm{Pt}(^{136}\mathrm{Xe}, ^{x}\mathrm{I})^{y}\mathrm{Au}$ at a beam energy of 7 MeV/nucleon. Prompt and delayed $\ensuremath{\gamma}$-ray spectroscopy of isotopically identified reaction products was performed with a unique experimental setup combining the $\mathrm{VAMOS}++$ large acceptance magnetic spectrometer, the AGATA high-purity germanium $\ensuremath{\gamma}$-ray tracking array, and the CATLIFE detection system.Results: In even-$A ^{196,198,200,202}\mathrm{Au}$ isotopes, prompt $\ensuremath{\gamma}$-ray transitions built on the ${12}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ isomer have been observed for the first time. The odd-$J$ band built on the ${11}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ state vanishes for $A\ensuremath{\ge}196$. In odd-$A ^{195,197,199,201}\mathrm{Au}$ isotopes, new prompt and delayed $\ensuremath{\gamma}$-ray transitions above the $11/{2}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ isomer were identified, confirming and extending the known level schemes. New isomeric states assigned to ($25/{2}^{+}$) have been established in $^{199}\mathrm{Au}$ and $^{201}\mathrm{Au}$. The minima in the excitation energies of the bands as a function of $N$ built on the $11/{2}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ and ${12}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ isomers occur at $^{198}\mathrm{Au}$ ($N=119$), showing a dip against an otherwise smooth evolution.Conclusions: Large-scale shell-model calculations based on the Kuo-Herling hole effective interaction show an overall good agreement with experimental level schemes. However, the present calculations do not reproduce the minima in excitation energies at $N=119$ observed in both Au and Hg isotopes. A systematic analysis of $\ensuremath{\pi}{h}_{11/2}$ and $\ensuremath{\nu}{i}_{13/2}$ hole occupancies, together with spin contributions of protons and neutrons, sheds light on the role of these high-$j$ unique-parity orbitals in the generation of high-spin states. Part of the results of this work have been reported in another publication [Y. Cho et al., Phys. Lett. B 878, 140558 (2026)].- 10 September 2026
- Published by American Physical Society (APS) in Physical Review C
- Vol. 114 (3) , 034313
Evolution of high-spin states in neutron-rich Au 195 – 202 isotopes approaching the N = 126 shell closure
Background: The nuclear structure in the region southwest of the doubly magic $^{208}\mathrm{Pb}$ is important to benchmark theoretical models relevant for neutron-rich heavy element formation and for the origin of the $A\ensuremath{\approx}195$ peak in the mass abundance distribution. Although neutron-rich Pb, Tl, and Hg ($Z=80\text{--}82$) isotopes are relatively well studied, experimental data for neutron-rich Au isotopes ($Z=79$) remain largely limited due to experimental challenges.Purpose: The purpose of this work is to investigate the evolution of the high-spin structure in neutron-rich Au isotopes near the $N=126$ shell closure and to characterize the underlying shell-model configurations, with a particular focus on the roles of the high-$j$ unique-parity $\ensuremath{\pi}{h}_{11/2}$ and $\ensuremath{\nu}{i}_{13/2}$ orbitals.Methods: Neutron-rich $^{195\text{--}202}\mathrm{Au}$ isotopes were produced using multinucleon transfer reactions of $^{198}\mathrm{Pt}(^{136}\mathrm{Xe}, ^{x}\mathrm{I})^{y}\mathrm{Au}$ at a beam energy of 7 MeV/nucleon. Prompt and delayed $\ensuremath{\gamma}$-ray spectroscopy of isotopically identified reaction products was performed with a unique experimental setup combining the $\mathrm{VAMOS}++$ large acceptance magnetic spectrometer, the AGATA high-purity germanium $\ensuremath{\gamma}$-ray tracking array, and the CATLIFE detection system.Results: In even-$A ^{196,198,200,202}\mathrm{Au}$ isotopes, prompt $\ensuremath{\gamma}$-ray transitions built on the ${12}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ isomer have been observed for the first time. The odd-$J$ band built on the ${11}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ state vanishes for $A\ensuremath{\ge}196$. In odd-$A ^{195,197,199,201}\mathrm{Au}$ isotopes, new prompt and delayed $\ensuremath{\gamma}$-ray transitions above the $11/{2}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ isomer were identified, confirming and extending the known level schemes. New isomeric states assigned to ($25/{2}^{+}$) have been established in $^{199}\mathrm{Au}$ and $^{201}\mathrm{Au}$. The minima in the excitation energies of the bands as a function of $N$ built on the $11/{2}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ and ${12}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ isomers occur at $^{198}\mathrm{Au}$ ($N=119$), showing a dip against an otherwise smooth evolution.Conclusions: Large-scale shell-model calculations based on the Kuo-Herling hole effective interaction show an overall good agreement with experimental level schemes. However, the present calculations do not reproduce the minima in excitation energies at $N=119$ observed in both Au and Hg isotopes. A systematic analysis of $\ensuremath{\pi}{h}_{11/2}$ and $\ensuremath{\nu}{i}_{13/2}$ hole occupancies, together with spin contributions of protons and neutrons, sheds light on the role of these high-$j$ unique-parity orbitals in the generation of high-spin states. Part of the results of this work have been reported in another publication [Y. Cho et al., Phys. Lett. B 878, 140558 (2026)].- Open Access
- 17 May 2026
- Published by Elsevier in Physics Letters B
- Vol. 878
Regularity of core coupled high-spin structure in neutron-rich 196-202Au isotopes approaching N =126
- 17 May 2026
- Published by Elsevier in Physics Letters B
- Vol. 878
Open AccessRegularity of core coupled high-spin structure in neutron-rich 196-202Au isotopes approaching N =126
- 7 April 2026
- Published by Agence Bibliographique de l'Enseignement Supérieur
Understanding the cosmic abundance of 22Na : lifetime measurements in 23Mg
De la compréhension de l'abondance cosmique de 22Na par mesure de temps de vie en 23Mg: Les simulations de la nucléosynthèse dans les novæ prédisent la production du radioélément 22Na, une observable astronomique clé, par sa courte demi-vie, pour contraindre les modèles de novæ. Cette nucléosynthèse peut aussi expliquer l’excès mesuré de 22Ne dans certains grains présolaires et rayons cosmiques. La résonance à 0,204 MeV, dominant la réaction 22Na(p,y)23Mg aux températures des novæ, a une force discutée. Une expérience a été menée au GANIL afin de mesurer la durée de vie, le spin et rapport d’embranchement proton de l’état résonant à Ex=7,785 MeV dans le 23Mg. La réaction 3He(24Mg,⍺)23Mg* a été mesurée avec des détecteurs de particules (VAMOS, SPIDER) et avec le spectromètre gamma AGATA. Les particules alpha ont permis de reconstruire les énergies d’excitation. Sélectionnant les états peuplés, les spectres de raies y décalées Doppler ont été analysés avec plusieurs méthodes, dont une nouvelle, pour mesurer les durées de vie à une résolution de 1 fs. A cette fin, le code de simulation EVASIONS a été développé. Des protons issus d’états non liés ont été identifiés, cela a permis de mesurer le rapport d’embranchement proton de l’état clé. Une étude du modèle en couches permit de déterminer son spin, qui était aussi discuté expérimentalement. La force de résonance clé a été obtenue. Elle est inférieure à la sensibilité des expériences de mesure directe. Le taux de la réaction 22Na(p,y)23Mg a été réévalué avec la méthode Monte-Carlo. En utilisant le code de simulation stellaire MESA, nous avons pu montrer que la quantité éjectée de 22Na pendant les novæ peut être utilisée comme un outil permettant de quantifier certaines propriétés des novæ sous-jacentes. Finalement, nous avons estimé la distance limite de détection de 22Na durant des novæ et la fréquence d’observation de tels événements en utilisant la prochaine génération de télescopes spatiaux à raies y.
- 7 April 2026
- Published by Agence Bibliographique de l'Enseignement Supérieur
Understanding the cosmic abundance of 22Na : lifetime measurements in 23Mg
De la compréhension de l'abondance cosmique de 22Na par mesure de temps de vie en 23Mg: Les simulations de la nucléosynthèse dans les novæ prédisent la production du radioélément 22Na, une observable astronomique clé, par sa courte demi-vie, pour contraindre les modèles de novæ. Cette nucléosynthèse peut aussi expliquer l’excès mesuré de 22Ne dans certains grains présolaires et rayons cosmiques. La résonance à 0,204 MeV, dominant la réaction 22Na(p,y)23Mg aux températures des novæ, a une force discutée. Une expérience a été menée au GANIL afin de mesurer la durée de vie, le spin et rapport d’embranchement proton de l’état résonant à Ex=7,785 MeV dans le 23Mg. La réaction 3He(24Mg,⍺)23Mg* a été mesurée avec des détecteurs de particules (VAMOS, SPIDER) et avec le spectromètre gamma AGATA. Les particules alpha ont permis de reconstruire les énergies d’excitation. Sélectionnant les états peuplés, les spectres de raies y décalées Doppler ont été analysés avec plusieurs méthodes, dont une nouvelle, pour mesurer les durées de vie à une résolution de 1 fs. A cette fin, le code de simulation EVASIONS a été développé. Des protons issus d’états non liés ont été identifiés, cela a permis de mesurer le rapport d’embranchement proton de l’état clé. Une étude du modèle en couches permit de déterminer son spin, qui était aussi discuté expérimentalement. La force de résonance clé a été obtenue. Elle est inférieure à la sensibilité des expériences de mesure directe. Le taux de la réaction 22Na(p,y)23Mg a été réévalué avec la méthode Monte-Carlo. En utilisant le code de simulation stellaire MESA, nous avons pu montrer que la quantité éjectée de 22Na pendant les novæ peut être utilisée comme un outil permettant de quantifier certaines propriétés des novæ sous-jacentes. Finalement, nous avons estimé la distance limite de détection de 22Na durant des novæ et la fréquence d’observation de tels événements en utilisant la prochaine génération de télescopes spatiaux à raies y.
- Open Access
- 1 January 2026
- Published by Jagiellonian University in Acta Physica Polonica B Proceedings Supplement
- Vol. 19 (1)
New Advances in the Experimental Studies of the \(^{46}\)Mn \(\beta ^+\)-decay Channel and Its Connection to CCSNe in LISE@GANILDuring the E666 experiment at the GANIL facility in 2016, where the fragmentation technique of a primary \(^{58}\)Ni beam was used, \(^{46}\)Mn, as well as other isotopes, was created and later implanted in a DSSSD surrounded by HPGe clovers. The subsequent \(\beta ^+\)-decay could populate \(^{46}\)Cr excited states above the proton separation energy, and later decay into \(^{45}\)V in a process called \(\beta \)-delayed proton emission. The detection of the \(\gamma \) rays and protons emitted after the \(^{46}\)Mn decay allowed us to study the inverse reaction to the \(^{45}\)V(\(p,\gamma \))\(^{46}\)Cr process. This later reaction impacts the \(^{44}\)Ti production in Supernovae events. In this work, we present the preliminary results regarding the refined energy spectrum for the \(\gamma \) rays and charged particles detected, linked to the \(^{46}\)Mn \(\beta ^+\)-decay. Published by the Jagiellonian University 2026 authors- 1 January 2026
- Published by Jagiellonian University in Acta Physica Polonica B Proceedings Supplement
- Vol. 19 (1)
Open AccessNew Advances in the Experimental Studies of the \(^{46}\)Mn \(\beta ^+\)-decay Channel and Its Connection to CCSNe in LISE@GANILDuring the E666 experiment at the GANIL facility in 2016, where the fragmentation technique of a primary \(^{58}\)Ni beam was used, \(^{46}\)Mn, as well as other isotopes, was created and later implanted in a DSSSD surrounded by HPGe clovers. The subsequent \(\beta ^+\)-decay could populate \(^{46}\)Cr excited states above the proton separation energy, and later decay into \(^{45}\)V in a process called \(\beta \)-delayed proton emission. The detection of the \(\gamma \) rays and protons emitted after the \(^{46}\)Mn decay allowed us to study the inverse reaction to the \(^{45}\)V(\(p,\gamma \))\(^{46}\)Cr process. This later reaction impacts the \(^{44}\)Ti production in Supernovae events. In this work, we present the preliminary results regarding the refined energy spectrum for the \(\gamma \) rays and charged particles detected, linked to the \(^{46}\)Mn \(\beta ^+\)-decay. Published by the Jagiellonian University 2026 authors - Open Access
- 19 December 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
- Vol. 415, 196-203
First experimental determination of the 40Ar(n,2n)39Ar reaction cross section and 39Ar production in Earth’s atmosphere
- 19 December 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta
- Vol. 415, 196-203
Open AccessFirst experimental determination of the 40Ar(n,2n)39Ar reaction cross section and 39Ar production in Earth’s atmosphere
- Open Access
- 4 November 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Nuclear Physics A
- Vol. 1066
A new lifetime measurement of the 15 / 2 1 − octupole state in 209Pb
- 4 November 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Nuclear Physics A
- Vol. 1066
Open AccessA new lifetime measurement of the 15 / 2 1 − octupole state in 209Pb
- 25 April 2025
- Published by American Physical Society (APS) in Physical Review Letters
- Vol. 134 (16) , 162504
Probing Exotic Cross-Shell Interactions at with Single-Neutron Transfer onWe present the first measurement of the $^{47}\mathrm{K}(d,p\ensuremath{\gamma})^{48}\mathrm{K}$ transfer reaction, performed in inverse kinematics using a reaccelerated beam of $^{47}\mathrm{K}$. The level scheme of $^{48}\mathrm{K}$ has been greatly extended, with nine new bound excited states identified and spectroscopic factors deduced. Uniquely, the $^{47}\mathrm{K}(d,p)$ reaction gives access to nuclear states that are sensitive to the interaction of protons and neutrons in the widely spaced $1s$ and $fp$ orbitals, respectively. Detailed comparisons with SDPF-U and SDPF-MU shell-model calculations reveal a number of discrepancies between theory and experiment. Intriguingly, a systematic overestimation of spectroscopic factors and a poor reproduction of the energies for ${1}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ states suggests that the mixing between the $\ensuremath{\pi}{s}_{1/2}^{1}{d}_{3/2}^{4}$ and $\ensuremath{\pi}{s}_{1/2}^{2}{d}_{3/2}^{3}$ proton configurations in $^{48}\mathrm{K}$ is not correctly described using current interactions, challenging our description of light nuclei around the $N=28$ island of inversion.- 25 April 2025
- Published by American Physical Society (APS) in Physical Review Letters
- Vol. 134 (16) , 162504
Probing Exotic Cross-Shell Interactions at with Single-Neutron Transfer onWe present the first measurement of the $^{47}\mathrm{K}(d,p\ensuremath{\gamma})^{48}\mathrm{K}$ transfer reaction, performed in inverse kinematics using a reaccelerated beam of $^{47}\mathrm{K}$. The level scheme of $^{48}\mathrm{K}$ has been greatly extended, with nine new bound excited states identified and spectroscopic factors deduced. Uniquely, the $^{47}\mathrm{K}(d,p)$ reaction gives access to nuclear states that are sensitive to the interaction of protons and neutrons in the widely spaced $1s$ and $fp$ orbitals, respectively. Detailed comparisons with SDPF-U and SDPF-MU shell-model calculations reveal a number of discrepancies between theory and experiment. Intriguingly, a systematic overestimation of spectroscopic factors and a poor reproduction of the energies for ${1}^{\ensuremath{-}}$ states suggests that the mixing between the $\ensuremath{\pi}{s}_{1/2}^{1}{d}_{3/2}^{4}$ and $\ensuremath{\pi}{s}_{1/2}^{2}{d}_{3/2}^{3}$ proton configurations in $^{48}\mathrm{K}$ is not correctly described using current interactions, challenging our description of light nuclei around the $N=28$ island of inversion.- Open Access
- 16 April 2025
- Published by American Astronomical Society in The Astrophysical Journal
- Vol. 983 (2) , 142
First Measurement of 87Rb(α, xn) Cross Sections at Weak r-process Energies in Supernova ν-driven Ejecta to Investigate Elemental Abundances in Low-metallicity Stars
Observed abundances of Z ∼ 40 elements in metal-poor stars vary from star to star, indicating that the rapid and slow neutron capture processes may not contribute alone to the synthesis of elements beyond iron. The weak r-process was proposed to produce Z ∼ 40 elements in a subset of old stars. Thought to occur in the ν-driven ejecta of a core-collapse supernova, (α, xn) reactions would drive the nuclear flow toward heavier masses at T = 2−5 GK. However, current comparisons between modeled and observed yields do not bring satisfactory insights into the stellar environment, mainly due to the uncertainties of the nuclear physics inputs where the dispersion in a given reaction rate often exceeds 1 order of magnitude. Involved rates are calculated with the statistical model where the choice of an α-optical-model potential (αOMP) leads to such a poor precision. The first experiment on 87Rb(α, xn) reactions at weak r-process energies is reported here. Total inclusive cross sections were assessed at E c.m. = 8.1−13 MeV (3.7−7.6 GK) with the active target MUlti-Sampling Ionization Chamber. With an N = 50 seed nucleus, the measured values agree with statistical model estimates using the αOMP Atomki-V2. A reevaluated reaction rate was incorporated into new nucleosynthesis calculations, focusing on ν-driven ejecta conditions known to be sensitive to this specific rate. These conditions were found to fail to reproduce the lighter heavy element abundances in metal-poor stars.
- 16 April 2025
- Published by American Astronomical Society in The Astrophysical Journal
- Vol. 983 (2) , 142
Open AccessFirst Measurement of 87Rb(α, xn) Cross Sections at Weak r-process Energies in Supernova ν-driven Ejecta to Investigate Elemental Abundances in Low-metallicity Stars
Observed abundances of Z ∼ 40 elements in metal-poor stars vary from star to star, indicating that the rapid and slow neutron capture processes may not contribute alone to the synthesis of elements beyond iron. The weak r-process was proposed to produce Z ∼ 40 elements in a subset of old stars. Thought to occur in the ν-driven ejecta of a core-collapse supernova, (α, xn) reactions would drive the nuclear flow toward heavier masses at T = 2−5 GK. However, current comparisons between modeled and observed yields do not bring satisfactory insights into the stellar environment, mainly due to the uncertainties of the nuclear physics inputs where the dispersion in a given reaction rate often exceeds 1 order of magnitude. Involved rates are calculated with the statistical model where the choice of an α-optical-model potential (αOMP) leads to such a poor precision. The first experiment on 87Rb(α, xn) reactions at weak r-process energies is reported here. Total inclusive cross sections were assessed at E c.m. = 8.1−13 MeV (3.7−7.6 GK) with the active target MUlti-Sampling Ionization Chamber. With an N = 50 seed nucleus, the measured values agree with statistical model estimates using the αOMP Atomki-V2. A reevaluated reaction rate was incorporated into new nucleosynthesis calculations, focusing on ν-driven ejecta conditions known to be sensitive to this specific rate. These conditions were found to fail to reproduce the lighter heavy element abundances in metal-poor stars.