Public Abstract

DE-FG02-93ER40773: DOE-Cyclotron Based Nuclear Science

Award Status: Active

Institution: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
UEI: JF6XLNB4CDJ5
DUNS: 020271826

Most Recent Award Date: 03/23/2025
Number of Support Periods: 32
PM: Guo, Xiaofeng

Current Budget Period: 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
Current Project Period: 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2026
PI: Yennello, Sherry

Supplement Budget Period: N/A

Public Abstract

Cyclotron-Based Nuclear Science Sherry Yennello, Texas A&M University (Principal Investigator) How does the physics of nuclear matter shape our world? This question is at the heart of what is studied at the Cyclotron Institute at Texas A&M University. The Cyclotron Institute is a major accelerator facility, which encompasses a broad range of technical and scientific capabilities utilizing stable and radioactive beams. The scientific program focuses on five scientific priorities. • Is there physics beyond the standard model? • What is the origin of the elements? • How is subatomic matter organized and what phenomena emerge? • What is the nature of matter at extreme temperatures and densities? • What are the limits of nuclear stability? The in-house program is centered around the K500 and K150 cyclotrons and a variety of sophisticated experimental equipment. The Institute also serves as a base for experimental and theoretical research carried out at other major national and international accelerator facilities. This grant provides support for research and facility operations to carry out the scientific program at the Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute. It also provides support for evaluations of nuclear data.

Cyclotron-Based Nuclear Science

Sherry Yennello, Texas A&M University (Principal Investigator)

How does the physics of nuclear matter shape our world? This question is at the heart of what is studied at the Cyclotron Institute at Texas A&M University. The Cyclotron Institute is a major accelerator facility, which encompasses a broad range of technical and scientific capabilities utilizing stable and radioactive beams.

The scientific program focuses on five scientific priorities.

• Is there physics beyond the standard model?

• What is the origin of the elements?

• How is subatomic matter organized and what phenomena emerge?

• What is the nature of matter at extreme temperatures and densities?

• What are the limits of nuclear stability?

The in-house program is centered around the K500 and K150 cyclotrons and a variety of sophisticated experimental equipment. The Institute also serves as a base for experimental and theoretical research carried out at other major national and international accelerator facilities. This grant provides support for research and facility operations to carry out the scientific program at the Texas A&M University Cyclotron Institute. It also provides support for evaluations of nuclear data.