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Recommendations
of the Programme
Advisory Committee for
Condensed Matter Physics
23rd meeting, 14-15 November 2005
Wojciech Nawrocik
JINR Scientific Council, 19-20 January 2006
The PAC highly appreciated the
JINR Director Professor V. Kadyshevsky’s
participation at the 23rd PAC meeting.
The PAC
thanks Professor V. Kadyshevsky, the JINR
Director during 1992–2005, for the strong
support given to the condensed matter physics,
biological and medical research and to the
development and upgrade of the dedicated
instrumental infrastructure.
The PAC congratulates Professor
A. Sissakian a new Director of JINR and wishes
him successful leadership of the Institute.
PAC believes that A. Sissakian will
contribute his effort to the development in JINR
of condensed mater physics, biological and
medical sciences as well as nuclear and high-
energy physics.
The PAC heard with interest
V.Zhabitsky’s presentation
of the 98th JINR Scientific Council
Resolutions June 2005
The PAC appreciates
V. Zhabitsky’s and G. Shirkov’s well prepared
and instructive reports given at the PAC
meetings.
IBR-2 reactor
•The PAC was informed by V. Ananiev about the
status of the modernization of the IBR-2
reactor. The PAC expects that the JINR and FLNP
directorates will take all necessary measures to
ensure the continuation of the work for IBR-2
modernization according to schedule.
•The PAC appreciates the important
contribution by V. Ananiev and his team to the
reactor modernization activity.
Programme of Condensed Matter Physics
Research for 2006–2008
The PAC took note of the proposals for
the JINR Programme of Condensed Matter
Physics Research for 2006–2008 presented by
laboratories, in which the available resources
will be concentrated on the most important
directions of research and endorses these
proposals.
The PAC recommends continuation of
the research activities under the following
themes in 2006 with first priority.
Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics:
“Neutron investigations of the structure
and dynamics of condensed matter”,
“Development and creation of
elements of neutron spectrometers for
condensed matter investigations”, as
well as “Upgrade of the IBR-2
complex” as a flagship activity of JINR.
Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions:
“Radiation effects and modification of
materials, radioanalytical and radioisotopic
investigations at the FLNR accelerators”.
Bogoliubov Laboratory of Theoretical Physics
“Theory of condensed matter”.
Theory of condensed matter
•The major focus in the field of complex materials
is the theoretical analysis of the strongly
correlated electron systems, like cuprates,
vanadates, manganites.
•This involves investigations of novel cooperative
phenomena, superconductivity, new forms of order,
low-dimensional magnetism and frustrated
systems.
•Extensive experimental investigations of these
materials performed by neutron scattering
methods in the FLNP also strongly motivate
development of theoretical investigations in the
field.
•Key research directions of
nanostructures will include theoretical
studies of the electronic, magnetic,
thermal and transport characteristics of
various novel nanoscaled materials;
carbon nanostructures are of particular
interest.
Dynamics of many-particle systems and
coherent phenomena
• Different types of stochastic dynamics, in
particular, description of avalanche dynamics,
propagation of signals in non-linear and non-
stable media, irreversible processes which
classify the non-equilibrium statistical physics
will be studied.
•Self-organization in biological systems, as
e.g., investigation of a kinetic model of virus
mutations in the presence of an immune
system, and fluctuations in highway traffics
are key examples.
•Coherent phenomena and quantum properties
in mesoscopic systems will be studied. The
main examples are quantum wells, wires, dots,
atomic traps, photon confinement in a band-
gap material.
Laboratory of Radiation Biology:
“Radiation and radiobiological investigations
at the JINR basic facilities an in the
environment”.
Dzhelepov Laboratory of Nuclear Problems:
“Further development of methods and
instrumentation for radiotherapy and
associated diagnostics with JINR hadron
beams”.
Draft road map in the field of condensed matter
physics
In accordance with the Scientific Council’s
recommendation that JINR Directorate formulate a
road map to achieve the strategic goals of the
Institute research programme for the coming 10
years as the next step in the planning process
initiated with the current seven-year programme.
The first draft of such a road map for
condensed matter physics was presented by
A. Belushkin.
The PAC endorses the proposed draft and
recommends its further elaboration, taking into
account the comments and suggestions made at
23rd PAC meeting, in particular a better
structuring in terms of the priority fields of
research at JINR, namely basic research, applied
research, and educational programme.
The PAC is concerned that the momentum
of the condensed matter programme should be
maintained over the three-year shut-down
period of IBR-2.
There is a particular urgency to secure the
continuing research activity of young scientists
based at JINR – either through placement at
international neutron facilities or through
association with assignment to appropriate
University groups.
For successful implementation of the
strategic research programme of JINR it is of
vital importance to attract young scientists
from Member States by providing all necessary
conditions for work at JINR, including
substantial salary increase.
Development of IBR-2 spectrometers
The PAC heard a plan for the
development of spectrometers at IBR-2
presented by A. Balagurov.
The PAC would appreciate a more
detailed evaluation of the spectrometer
development projects in accordance with the
needs of the Institute’s strategic research
programme in condensed matter physics.
Discussion of the new project
The PAC took note of the report,
presented by G. Shirkov, on the theme
“DELSY”, previously approved for completion
in 2005.
The PAC heard a proposal of the new
project “Free-electron lasers based on LINAC-
800”. After due discussion, the PAC has the
following comments:
The PAC is aware of the strategic need to
develop JINR expertise in FEL technology. The PAC
also welcomes proposals to strengthen the JINR
programmes in condensed matter science, and in
this context is keen to keep a watching brief on the
FEL project.
However the PAC does not believe that, at
this stage, the LINAC-800 FEL proposal is
sufficiently mature to fall within the remit of the
PAC for Condensed Matter Physics, as it is
principally a project in accelerator technology and
accelerator development.
Before the PAC can either consider or
endorse this proposal it must be made clear:
•what the potential for condensed matter
research will be, and on what time scale this
potential will be realized;
•what specific strategic areas of condensed
matter science will be addressed;
•how the facility and instruments made
available will compare with existing and
planned facilities in Russia and abroad.
Unless the proposed condensed matter
facilities can be shown to be internationally
competitive, no funds should be diverted from
the existing condensed matter strategic road
map to support FEL development.
To do so would seriously prejudice existing
projects which are considered to be both
strategic and internationally competitive.
The FEL accelerator issue highlights a
problem with JINR procedure for evaluating
new projects which do not readily fall within
the remit of specific PACs and yet would divert
funds from existing strategic proposals
endorsed by these PACs.
Scientific reports
The PAC noted with interest the report “EXAFS spectroscopy study of the cobaltites
La1-x Srx CoO3 (x = 0.0 ÷ 0.5)” presented by
V. Efimov.
The PAC noted with interest the report “Application of laser confocal microscopy in physics of condensed matter” presented by Yu. Kovalev.
The PAC noted with interest the report “Research of a visual pigment of rhodopsin: spectroscopy and molecular modeling” presented by T. Feldmann.
JINR Educational Programme
The PAC took note of the information
about the III International Summer School on
Nuclear Physics Methods in Biology and
Medicine (Dubna, 30 June–11 July 2005)
presented by S. Ivanova,
The PAC notes the success of this school
and recommends its continuation in the future
on a regular basis.
The PAC highly appreciates the successful
implementation of the JINR Educational
Programme and its important role in promoting
contacts with Member States and for attracting
young people to JINR. This activity should be
continued with high priority.
The PAC thanks S. Ivanova, and T. Strizh
and the JINR University Center team for their
enthusiasm, competency and hard work for
attracting young people to JINR and to –
PHYSICS!
Next meeting of the PAC
The next meeting of the PAC for Nuclear Physics will be held on 3–4 April 2006.
Its tentative agenda will include:
– Information about the national strategic research programme in condensed matter science being developed in Russia
– FLNP’s programme in the field of nanoscience
– Medical activities at JINR
– Scientific reports
– Poster presentations of highlight research activities in condensed matter physics by JINR young scientists
Thank you for your attention