Predictions of nucleon-nucleus cross sections for all energies to 300 MeV based upon microscopic theories of N-A scattering. Cross sections from nucleon-nucleus scattering and reactions are central quantities of import in diverse fields of study. They are most important in evaluations for nucleon radiation therapy, in material science for radiation safety as well as damage to electronics, with use of accelerator technology for waste management as well as possible power generation. They are im ....Predictions of nucleon-nucleus cross sections for all energies to 300 MeV based upon microscopic theories of N-A scattering. Cross sections from nucleon-nucleus scattering and reactions are central quantities of import in diverse fields of study. They are most important in evaluations for nucleon radiation therapy, in material science for radiation safety as well as damage to electronics, with use of accelerator technology for waste management as well as possible power generation. They are important in fundamental physics problems as in nuclear astrophysics and in studies of radioactive nuclear ions. A theoretical framework is required to make reliable predictions of nucleon-nucleus scattering. This project seeks to establish predictive methods of analysis for all nucleon energies to 300 MeV. Read moreRead less
Fermionic superfluidity in lower dimensional quantum gases. This project seeks to carry out cutting edge research on fermionic superfluidity using ultracold quantum gases. Through collaboration with one of the world's leading groups we will investigate the emerging issue of superfluidity in two-dimensional environments. This research will forge strong links with the European community and raise Australia's international profile in this rapidly growing field. Outstanding opportunities for youn ....Fermionic superfluidity in lower dimensional quantum gases. This project seeks to carry out cutting edge research on fermionic superfluidity using ultracold quantum gases. Through collaboration with one of the world's leading groups we will investigate the emerging issue of superfluidity in two-dimensional environments. This research will forge strong links with the European community and raise Australia's international profile in this rapidly growing field. Outstanding opportunities for young Australian scientists will arise through this collaboration and our findings may have implications for future superconducting technologies, based on the remarkable properties of fermionic superfluids.Read moreRead less
Superfluidity in strongly correlated ultra-cold atomic Fermi gases. Ultra-cold atoms are one of the most rapidly developing areas in twenty-first century physics. The scientific importance of studying strongly interacting Fermi gases is indicated by the fact that five Nobel prizes in physics were awarded in fields relevant to ultra-cold atoms in the last decade. Australia is now developing a reputation for world-class research in this new area, with new ultra-cold fermion experiments now underwa ....Superfluidity in strongly correlated ultra-cold atomic Fermi gases. Ultra-cold atoms are one of the most rapidly developing areas in twenty-first century physics. The scientific importance of studying strongly interacting Fermi gases is indicated by the fact that five Nobel prizes in physics were awarded in fields relevant to ultra-cold atoms in the last decade. Australia is now developing a reputation for world-class research in this new area, with new ultra-cold fermion experiments now underway in Melbourne. This project will build national and international cooperation in this field, provide world-class research training opportunities and advance Australia's leadership position. As well as improving scientific understanding, it has the potential to lead to new energy-saving technologies in the future.Read moreRead less