Actinide and Rare Earth Focus Topic: Actinides and rare earths exhibit unique and diverse physical, chemical, and magnetic properties resulting from the complexity of the 5f and 4f electronic structures. The Actinide and Rare Earth Focus Topic Session concentrates on the fundamental chemistry, physics, materials, and interface science of f-electron materials with an emphasis on all aspects of nuclear technology while facilitating the involvement of early career scientists and diverse individuals. The role of fundamental f-electron science in resolving challenges posed by actinide chemistry and materials will be central, particularly with regard to topics such as separation science, nuclear fuels, structural materials, nuclear energy processes, nuclear safeguards/forensics, and stewardship. Contemporary experimental approaches, including synchrotron radiation-based investigations and emerging techniques, all coupled to theory, will be featured to understand these complex materials.
Areas of Interest: AC is seeking abstracts in the following topics: Magnetism, Electron Correlations, and Superconductivity in the Actinides/Rare Earths•Chemistry and Physics •Emerging Topics and Methods
AC+MI-ThM: Superconductivity, Magnetism, Electron Correlation and Complex Behavior
- Shinsaku Kambe, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Japan, “Unconventional Superconductivity and Magnetism in Strongly Correlated U- Based Compounds”
- Adam Pikul, Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland, “Superconductivity in High Entropy Actinide Alloys”
- Shimizu, The University of Tokyo, Japan, “Revisiting Unconventional Superconductivity in Thorium-Doped UBe13”
AC+MI-ThA: Early Career and Rising Stars
- Daniel Chaney, ESRF, France, “Beyond the Braggs: Studying Disorder and Dynamics in Actinide and Rare Earth Compounds with Synchrotron Light”
AC-ThP: Actinides and Rare Earths Poster Session
AC+MI-FrM: Spectroscopy, Spectrometry, 5f Behavior and Forensics
- Sarah Hernandez, Los Alamos National Laboratory, “Exploring the Surface Chemistry of Plutonium using ToF-SIMS”