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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester ranks among the UK's most prominent and dynamic physics departments. With a distinguished history of academic excellence and innovative research, we explore nearly all modern physics disciplines. Nuclear physics seeks to unravel the composition and behavior of nuclear structures, driven by fundamental questions about cosmic evolution, stellar formation, and particle interactions. Our work extends to practical societal benefits across multiple sectors including healthcare, national security, and energy generation. Atomic nuclei serve as extraordinary testing grounds where quantum phenomena intersect with mesoscopic scales. Nuclear characteristics like configuration, form, and stability emerge from the complex interplay of fundamental forces between protons and neutrons. Fascinatingly, these intricate many-particle systems exhibit orderly behaviors and straightforward patterns rooted in nuclear force properties. By conducting meticulous experiments, we can examine these phenomena and their consequences, tackling the fundamental puzzle of nuclear behavior while investigating how atomic nuclei impact astrophysical events, other physics domains, and technological applications.