Research in Theoretical Nuclear and Neutrino Physics

受支持的研究项目属于理论物理学领域，重点是核物理学、中微子物理学和天体物理学。这些领域的理论研究被选择与美国和国外正在进行的实验项目紧密结合。中微子是相互作用非常弱的粒子，在某些核反应中大量产生，包括在天体物理场所发生的一些核反应。当代科学中许多悬而未决的问题，例如元素的起源、宇宙中反物质的缺乏，以及直接光学观测不可见的暗物质的性质，可以通过更好地理解中微子来找到答案。 拟议的工作旨在更好地了解中微子的性质及其在宇宙中发挥的作用。这项研究有助于支持国家核科学优先事项，例如拟议的深层地下科学与工程实验室和稀有同位素束设施。 首席研究员参与连接粒子、核、凝聚态物理和天体物理学的多学科研究活动。他还参与向更广泛的受众展示物理学和大量的外展活动。

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.