Research in Theoretical Nuclear and Neutrino Physics

支持的研究计划是在理论物理领域，重点是核物理、中微子物理和天体物理。选择这些领域的理论研究是为了与美国和国外正在进行的实验计划密切结合。中微子是一种相互作用非常弱的粒子，在某些核反应中大量产生，包括一些发生在天体物理场所的核反应。当代科学中的许多悬而未决的问题，如元素的起源、宇宙中缺乏反物质，以及暗物质的性质--直接用光学观察是看不见的--可能会通过更好地理解中微子找到答案。这项拟议的工作旨在更好地了解中微子的性质及其在宇宙中的作用。这项研究有助于支持核科学方面的国家优先事项，如拟议的深层地下科学和工程实验室和稀有同位素束设施。首席研究员参与将粒子、核物理、凝聚态物理和天体物理学联系起来的多学科研究活动。他还参与了将物理学介绍给更广泛的受众和大量的外展活动。

The supported program of research is in the area of theoretical physics with an emphasis on nuclear physics, neutrino physics, and astrophysics. Theoretical research in these areas is chosen to have a close coupling with the ongoing experimental programs in the United States and abroad.Neutrinos, very weakly interacting particles, are produced copiously in certain nuclear reactions, including some taking place in astrophysical sites. Many unanswered questions of contemporary science such as the origin of elements, lack of antimatter in the Universe, and the nature of the dark matter, invisible to direct optical observations, may find answers through a better understanding of neutrinos. The proposed work aims at a better understanding the properties of neutrinos and the role they play in the Cosmos.This research contributes to the support of national priorities in nuclear science such as the proposed Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory and the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. The principal investigator participates in multidisciplinary research activities that connect particle, nuclear, condensed-matter physics and astrophysics. He is also involved in exposing physics to broader audiences and in a large number of outreach activities.