Creating a Web-Based Toolkit for Modeling Reactions in the ISOLDE Solenoidal Spectrometer

The development of a web-based tool to assist in the selection of viable reactions for measurement with the ISS would be a significant advancement in nuclear physics research. By enabling researchers to explore and optimize their experimental designs in real-time, the tool would enhance the efficiency and impact of experiments conducted at the ISS. It would empower scientists to make informed decisions, leading to a deeper understanding of the nuclear structure and further advancing our knowledge of the fundamental properties of atomic nuclei. This paper presents the design, implementation, and functionality of the developed toolkit. The toolkit inte- grates crucial components, including the calculation of optimal angles, mass excess values, and velocity, that play a pivotal role in nuclear physics experiments. The calculations are based on well-established physics principles and are executed through a user-friendly interface, making the toolkit accessible to both novice and expert researchers. The toolkit’s architecture encompasses several interconnected modules, such as data retrieval, calculation of nuclear masses, velocity determination, and optimal angle calculations. These modules are linked via JavaScript scripts and server-side code, enabling seamless communication between user inputs, calculations, and results vi- sualization. Notably, the toolkit accommodates variations in detector characteristics, allowing users to account for the finite size of the detector when calculating optimal angles. The user interface of the toolkit provides an intuitive and efficient platform for researchers to input relevant parameters and obtain desired results. Through interactive forms, users can input variables such as particle masses, energies, and magnetic field strengths. The toolkit then performs complex calculations behind the scenes, offering outputs such as optimal angles and velocities. The results are presented in a clear and concise manner, enhancing the accessibility of complex nuclear physics concepts.