Clustering phenomena: perspectives from iThemba LABS

Aspects of alpha-clustering in nuclei were studied at iThemba LABS over the past twenty years by means of quasi-free scattering, inelastic scattering and transfer reactions and through particle decay spectroscopy. An overview of relevant work is provided, which highlights the unique opportunities at iThemba LABS, specifically with the K600 zero degree facility and recently commissioned ancillary detection systems.