Actinide and Rare Earth Focus Topic: Actinides and Rare Earths exhibit unique and diverse physical, chemical, and magnetic properties resulting from the complexity of the 5f and 4f electronic structure. The Actinide and Rare Earth Focus Topic Session concentrates on the fundamental chemistry, physics, materials, and interface science of f–electron materials with an emphasis on all aspects of nuclear technology, while facilitating the involvement of early career scientists and all interested individuals. The role of fundamental f-electron science in resolving challenges posed by actinide chemistry and materials will be central, particularly with regard to topics such as separation science, nuclear fuels, structural materials, nuclear energy processes, nuclear safeguards/forensics, and stewardship. Contemporary experimental approaches, including synchrotron radiation-based investigations and emerging techniques, all coupled to theory, will be featured to understand these complex materials.
AC1: Actinides and Rare Earths Oral Session
Invited Speakers:
- Michael Baker, The University of Manchester | The University of Manchester at Harwell, UK
- Robert Harrison, University of Manchester, UK, “Manufacturing to Performance: Advanced Characterization of Nuclear Fuels”
- Jindrich Kolorenc, Czech Academy of Science, Czechia, “Theory of High-Resolution X-Ray Absorption and Inelastic X-Ray Scattering: Focus on Intermediate Valency”
- Carolyn Pearce, IDREAM Energy Frontier Research Center, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, “Environmental Radioactivity at the Department of Energy’s Hanford Site: Sources and Sinks”
- Priscilla Rosa, Los Alamos National Laboratory, “Reaching the Monolayer Limit in a van der Waals Actinide Magnet”
- Qimiao Si, Rice University
- Tonya Vitova, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
AC2: Actinides and Rare Earths Poster Session