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Theoretical Nuclear Physics and Mathematical Physics (P.N.P.Q.)

Faculty of Applied Sciences | Discipline: Mathematics, physics

Faculty of Sciences | Physics

(Code: ULB186)


Person in charge of the unit : DESCOUVEMONT Pierre.

The activities of our group are mainly focused in three directions: nuclear, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, nuclear reactions, and mathematical methods
in physics. In nuclear spectroscopy, the methods used are essentially microscopic cluster models for light nuclei. An important part of our research
concerns exotic nuclei, and halo nuclei. We also address applications in the atomic or molecular framework of the N body problem. Our activities in the field of
nuclear reactions cover different topics, such as reactions of astrophysical interest, and breakup reactions. We also provide theoretical support to
different experimental groups.
Mathematical methods in non-relativistic and relativistic quantum mechanics concern the application in microscopic physics of
group theory and Lie algebras. They also concern the use of supersymmetry in the inverse problem of collisions.  In addition, we develop numerical methods
for the study of quantum N-body systems.  One aspect of our research also concerns the links between classical mechanics and quantum mechanics.

Campus : Campus de la Plaine
Location : Campus de la Plaine,Bâtiment NO, niveau N6
Address : CP229 - Boulevard du Triomphe, ACC.2 - 1050 Bruxelles
Phone number : +32-2-650.55.62 / 55.45
Fax : +32-2-650.50.45
E-mail : pdesc@ulb.ac.be
Web site : http://pntpm4.ulb.ac.be/pntpm/

Frascati domains:


 • 1.3 Physical sciences


Disciplines CRef :


 • Atomic and molecular physics

 • Atomic and nuclear physics

 • Instrumentation and methodologies in physics

 • Mathematical and theoretical physics

 • Quantum mechanics

 • Teaching engineering sciences

 • Teaching of the natural sciences