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
AC1: Actinides and Rare Earths Oral Session
Invited Speakers:
- Daniel Chaney, ESRF, Grenoble, France
- Sarah Hernandez, LANL, “Exploring the Surface Chemistry of Plutonium using ToF-SIMS”
- Shinsaku Kambe, JAEA, Japan
- Adam Pikul, INTIBS, Poland, “Superconductivity in High Entropy Actinide Alloys”
- Yusei Shimizu, Tohoku University, Japan
AC2: Actinides and Rare Earths Poster Session