ISF 1.06

Schematic illustration of the scientific reach with reaccelerated and with
fast beams of neutron-rich nickel isotopes (top) and zirconium isotopes (bottom). Known nuclei
and levels are indicated in gray. Unknown nuclei are indicated in orange. Also indicated are
nuclei important for the r-process. Investigations very far from stability require fast beam techniques.
The gains in sensitivity for fast beams are largely due to the luminosity gains that can be
realized with thick targets and, to a lesser extent, due to forward-focused kinematics.