ISOLDE at CERN

ISOLDE's story begins in 1967, when the first on-line production of radioactive nuclei for experiments took place in a newly provisional way. Almost half a century later, ISOLDE is the oldest experiment still in operation at CERN, and for good reasons: it occupies a leading position in the field of nuclear research, having produced nearly 1300 nuclei of more than 70 elements [1]. Over the years, it has developed into a facility dedicated to fundamental science and its applications. ISOLDE's success can be traced to two key elements. One is the continuous development of new radioactive ion beams and steady improvement of experimental conditions. The other is the vibrant ISOLDE collaboration and researcher community, with their ability to adapt to the changing physics landscape, developing new ideas and devices that allow the continuous production of science at the forefront. Figure 1 shows a 3D layout of the facility