Microscopic Theory of Many-Particle Systems

该补助金继续进行一项正在进行的计划，以发展多粒子系统的基础理论，从原子核和核物质到冷原子，并应用于天体物理和凝聚态系统。 核计划包括研究核物质的状态方程，包括有限温度和核物质中的超流性，旨在更广泛地了解物质在极端密度和温度条件下的性质。 它将核理论应用于中子星和超新星，目的是理解观测，反过来，利用观测来了解物质的性质。 一个主要的重点是了解在极端条件下形成的物质的新状态，特别是在超相对论重离子碰撞中产生的夸克胶子等离子体。 对原子玻色-爱因斯坦和超流费米系统的研究是研究物质不寻常状态的一个重要方面，重点是低温下的原子状态，以及极端旋转下的原子状态。 正在研究的核和原子系统是非常不寻常的多粒子系统，提供了广泛的知识见解。 通过跨越核物理和原子物理之间的界限，该计划能够在宇宙中最温暖和最寒冷的多粒子系统之间建立桥梁和交叉施肥。 该研究计划的一个重要组成部分是培训年轻科学家，他们通过接受广泛的培训以及他们在PI和同事研究中的密切参与，培养将核，粒子，天文学，凝聚态物质和冷原子物理学研究结合在一起的能力。 在该计划中接受培训的科学家通常会在美国大学和国家实验室以及国外的研究中产生重大影响。

This Grant continues an ongoing program to develop fundamental theories of many-particle systems, ranging from nuclei and nuclear matter to cold atoms, with applications to astrophysical and condensed matter systems. The nuclear program includes studies of the equation of state of nuclear matter, including finite temperature, and superfluidity in nuclear matter, aiming more generally to understand the properties of matter under extreme conditions of density and temperature. It applies nuclear theory to neutron stars and supernovae, with the aim of understanding observations and, conversely, using observations to learn the properties of matter. A major focus is on understanding new states of matter formed under extreme conditions, especially quark gluon plasmas produced in ultrarelativistic heavy ion collisions. The research on atomic Bose-Einstein and superfluid Fermi systems, a vital facet of the study of unusual states of matter, focuses on atomic states at low temperature, as well as under extreme rotation. The nuclear and atomic systems being studied are very unusual many-particle systems that provide broad intellectual insights. By working across the boundaries between nuclear and atomic physics, this program enables the building of bridges and cross-fertilization between the warmest and coldest many-particle systems in the universe. A vital component of this research program is the training young scientists who, through the broad training they receive and their intimate involvement in the research of the PIs and colleagues, develop the ability to combine nuclear, particle, astro, condensed matter and cold atom physics research on forefront problems. The scientists trained in this program generally go on to have significant impact in research at U.S. universities and national laboratories, as well as abroad.