Investigating Near-Threshold Atomic and Molecular Collision Processes with Multiparameter Detection Techniques. We are proposing to perform state-of-the-art, electron impact excitation and ionization measurements on a range of atoms and molecules. The combination of new detector technology and innovative experimental design will enable measurements of near-threshold excitation and ionization in a number of important atomic and molecular systems. The measurements will have implications for the ....Investigating Near-Threshold Atomic and Molecular Collision Processes with Multiparameter Detection Techniques. We are proposing to perform state-of-the-art, electron impact excitation and ionization measurements on a range of atoms and molecules. The combination of new detector technology and innovative experimental design will enable measurements of near-threshold excitation and ionization in a number of important atomic and molecular systems. The measurements will have implications for the further development of atomic scattering theory, particularly the role of electron-electron correlations, and provide much needed absolute scattering information on the excitation of molecules which are of relevance to our atmosphere and various technological devices.Read moreRead less
Black Hole Accretion: The Effects of Magnetic Fields and Radiation. This project represents a significant contribution by Australian researchers to one of Science's Big Questions: How do Black Holes channel gravitational energy into radiation at many different energies and into high speed outflows. It offers Australian Astronomy an opportunity to expand its endeavours into the rapidly growing and high profile areas of high-energy and computational astrophysics, injecting new expertise into the i ....Black Hole Accretion: The Effects of Magnetic Fields and Radiation. This project represents a significant contribution by Australian researchers to one of Science's Big Questions: How do Black Holes channel gravitational energy into radiation at many different energies and into high speed outflows. It offers Australian Astronomy an opportunity to expand its endeavours into the rapidly growing and high profile areas of high-energy and computational astrophysics, injecting new expertise into the interpretation of multi-wavelength data on accreting black holes. We will train a new cohort of internationally competitive students and early career researchers, equipping them with the advanced computational and modelling skills that are in increasingly higher demand in many technology-based industries.Read moreRead less
Physical properties of exactly solved quantum spin systems. Progress in understanding quantum spin systems in condensed matter physics can be greatly enhanced by the knowledge and understanding obtained from exactly solved models. This project will apply new techniques from the theory of exactly solved models to calculate the magnetic and thermal properties of quantum spin systems. The outcomes will include progress at the forefront of theoretical physics, with direct comparison with experimenta ....Physical properties of exactly solved quantum spin systems. Progress in understanding quantum spin systems in condensed matter physics can be greatly enhanced by the knowledge and understanding obtained from exactly solved models. This project will apply new techniques from the theory of exactly solved models to calculate the magnetic and thermal properties of quantum spin systems. The outcomes will include progress at the forefront of theoretical physics, with direct comparison with experimental results and strong predictive power for new experiments. The project will establish strong research links between Australia and Japan.Read moreRead less
Quantum Simulations with Dilute Gas Bose Einstein Condensates. Fundamental scientific research, such as we propose, is an important contributor to the long term wealth and well being of the Nation. It shapes our culture, our ways of thinking, and our beliefs. It also contributes directly, and in the shorter term, through the technology development that accompanies scientific research at the frontiers of knowledge. The students participating in this research will develop skills in innovation, int ....Quantum Simulations with Dilute Gas Bose Einstein Condensates. Fundamental scientific research, such as we propose, is an important contributor to the long term wealth and well being of the Nation. It shapes our culture, our ways of thinking, and our beliefs. It also contributes directly, and in the shorter term, through the technology development that accompanies scientific research at the frontiers of knowledge. The students participating in this research will develop skills in innovation, intellectual property management, and commercialisation - all of which are critical to the Nation's future.Read moreRead less
Low-dimensional quantum systems. The theory of integrable systems of statistical mechanics and quantum field theory is currently one of most rapidly developing and fascinating subjects in theoretical physics and mathematics.
It allows to obtain an exact description of strongly-interacting quantum systems in one or two space dimensions and provides fundamental tools for understanding of critical phenomena and physics of small systems like quantum wires, carbon nanotubes and Josephson junctions ....Low-dimensional quantum systems. The theory of integrable systems of statistical mechanics and quantum field theory is currently one of most rapidly developing and fascinating subjects in theoretical physics and mathematics.
It allows to obtain an exact description of strongly-interacting quantum systems in one or two space dimensions and provides fundamental tools for understanding of critical phenomena and physics of small systems like quantum wires, carbon nanotubes and Josephson junctions. The project addresses two particular problems in this field: the three-dimensional lattice model with continuous spins and calculation of form factors in a two-dimensional massive field theory with a supersymmetry.
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Burning Plasmas: resolving energetic particle physics for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). Fusion power is a zero greenhouse gas emitting technology, which if realised, offers millions of years of base-load electricity. This promise has prompted the international community to accelerate fusion energy development, principally via support of the next-step technology-enabling experiment, International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). Our project addresses a gr ....Burning Plasmas: resolving energetic particle physics for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). Fusion power is a zero greenhouse gas emitting technology, which if realised, offers millions of years of base-load electricity. This promise has prompted the international community to accelerate fusion energy development, principally via support of the next-step technology-enabling experiment, International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). Our project addresses a grand science challenge facing ITER and fusion power: can the products of reaction be kept confined and therefore self-heat the plasma? The answer will affect both the ITER program, and the viability of fusion power. This project provides a low-cost high-impact contribution to the science base for the $16 billion ITER project, whilst growing Australian capability in this strategically important technology.Read moreRead less