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In recent decades, $\gamma$-ray spectroscopy has experienced a significant technological advancement through the technique of $\gamma$-ray tracking, achieving a sensitivity almost two orders of magnitude greater than previous Compton-shielded arrays. This leap forward rivals the milestones achieved since the beginning of $\gamma$-ray spectroscopy. Combining $\gamma$-ray spectrometers with detectors recording complementary reaction products, such as light-charged particles for transfer reactions and scattered ions for Coulomb excitation measurements, further enhances sensitivity.
Nucleon transfer reactions provide a valuable means to explore the energies of shell model single-particle orbitals and study their energy migration away from stability. Additionally, such measurements permit the estimation of cross sections relevant to stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis. Coincident $\gamma$-ray and particle measurements offer insights into decay channels for unbound systems, crucial for astrophysics and nuclear structure near drip-lines.
In this contribution, results and prospects for transfer-reaction experiments utilizing newly developed devices like GRIT and other detectors will be outlined, paving the way for further advancements in $\gamma$-ray spectroscopy and nuclear structure studies.
