Descrizione del progetto
Impatto duraturo previsto dallo studio di elementi di breve durata
L’uranio e il plutonio sono probabilmente gli attinidi più noti, un folto gruppo di elementi radioattivi, la maggior parte dei quali sono altamente instabili e finora prodotti solo sinteticamente tramite reazioni nucleari negli acceleratori di particelle. Gli attinidi includono anche elementi oscuri quali Curio, Einsteinio, Fermio e Mendelevio, che prendono il nome da famosi scienziati. Sebbene gli attinidi siano stati fondamentali per la nostra comprensione di base della chimica e delle applicazioni nucleari, compresa l’energia nucleare, rappresentano ancora in gran parte un mistero a causa della loro natura effimera. Il progetto LISA, finanziato dall’UE, riunisce 12 partner concentrati sulla preparazione di 15 dottorandi per chiarire la questione relativa agli attinidi. Il consorzio prevede di sviluppare nuove tecnologie laser che consentano la creazione e lo studio di attinidi per lo sviluppo di nuove applicazioni.
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LISA aims to train the next generation of atomic, nuclear and laser scientists by conducting research to increase our understanding of the atomic and nuclear properties of the chemical elements known as the actinides. Of long-standing interest to the fields of fundamental atomic and nuclear physics, this effort is an essential prerequisite for unravelling the structure of the superheavy elements at the end of Mendeleev’s table. This knowledge is required for the effective production, identification and handling of these elements, and is thus a necessary foundation for our goals of understanding and exploiting the potential for practical applications of the actinides in the fields of medical physics, nuclear applications and environmental monitoring. Our consortium of world-leading experts in radioactive ion beam research and applications, laser spectroscopy, scientific laser technologies (industrial partners) and nuclear and atomic theorists will recruit and train 15 doctoral students. LISA will form a cohesive and symbiotic collaboration for training young scientists in the pursuit of the following research objectives: Develop laser-based actinide ion beam production and purification techniques; develop laser technology; measurement of ionization potentials and electron affinities; extract atomic and nuclear properties from laser spectroscopy studies; enhance the prospects for direct use of the actinide isotopes themselves (theranostic applications), or the application of techniques for their detection (environmental monitoring). LISA will be structured into 7 work packages (WP), separated according to specific types of technical or research challenges, training, communication and management, but highly interlinked to ensure a close interaction between the ESR fellows. This structure is designed to expose all trainees to the breath of activity types across the network and also to foster working relationships that will endure long after the project ends.
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MSCA-ITN - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks (ITN)Coordinatore
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