Neutron Compton Scattering For Functional Energy Materials

这项研究的目的是利用eV能量下中子散射的新发展，研究质子和其他光原子在一系列基础科学和技术兴趣系统中的量子行为。例如;锂在电池材料中的动量分布研究，锂-氨溶液/金属固体中质子和锂的动量分布研究，潜在储氢材料氨相关化合物的测量，以及高Tc超导材料中氧原子作用的测定。与卢瑟福阿普尔顿实验室、Car和Parinello的研究小组以及意大利的Andreani和cologne的研究小组建立了紧密的联系。考虑到测量和计算动量分布中的量子效应的复杂性，本研究的结果将用于进一步发展和基准计算的最先进的状态。该项目还将进一步发展一项英国目前处于世界领先地位的实验技术。这将有利于广泛的科学学科。

The aim of this proposed research is to exploit new developments in neutron scattering at eV energies, to investigate the quantum behaviour of protons and other light atoms in a range of systems of fundamental scientific and technological interest. For example; the study of the lithium momentum distribution in materials used in battery technology, the momentum distribution of protons and lithium in lithium-ammonia solutions/metallic solid, measurements on ammonia related compounds which are potential hydrogen storage materials and the determination of the role of oxygen atoms in high Tc superconducting materials.Strong links have been forged with the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, the groups of Car and Parinello and with the groups of Andreani and Colognesi in Italy. Results from this research will be used to further develop and benchmark state of the art calculations, considering the complexity of both measuring and calculating quantum effects in momentum distribution. The project will also further develop an experimental technique in which the UK currently has a world lead. This will be to the benefit of a wide range of scientific disciplines.