Field(s) of expertise:

Degree(s):

• B.S. Mathematics, University of Richmond, 2006
• B.S. Physics, University of Richmond, 2006
• M.S. Physics, University of Kentucky, 2009
• Ph. D. Physics, University of Kentucky, 2014

Department:

Title(s):

• Associate Professor

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Books:

• Benchmarking the extraction of statistical neutron capture cross sections on short-lived nuclei for applications using the b-Oslo method
• Co b-decay strength distributions from total absorption spectroscopy

Links:

• faculty directory page

Bio:

Dr. Benjamin Crider is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Mississippi State University. His research focuses on experimentally studying the structure of atomic nuclei with large (or small) proton-to-neutron ratios. These so-called “exotic” nuclei often display many unexpected properties and exist for a short amount of time before decaying. Therefore, his research program is currently focused on performing experiments at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) using decay spectroscopy and a variety of radiation detection systems.