| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Seaborg Institutes: Emerging Topics in Actinide Materials and Science
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| Presentation Title |
The Path Toward Molecular Beam Epitaxy of Single Crystalline Actinide Materials |
| Author(s) |
Kevin D. Vallejo, Brelon May, Cody A Dennett, Paul J Simmonds, David Howard Hurley, Krzysztof Gofryk |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Kevin D. Vallejo |
| Abstract Scope |
Actinide-based materials possess unique physics due to the presence of 5f electrons. However, samples with high purity and crystallinity are required for the effective examination of unique quantum phenomena and to provide accurate experimental values for theoretical models. Molecular beam epitaxy is a non-equilibrium synthesis technique which presents an attractive avenue for the fabrication and study of monocrystalline actinide materials as it offers a high degree of control over purity, dimensionality, strain, and interfaces between monolithically grown materials. The methods for controlling and accessing the complex oxidation states of actinide elements (such as U and Th) are not fully understood. It is important to comprehend the formation mechanisms of materials with maintenance, safety, and a radioactive issues prior to introducing them to the deposition chamber. Therefore, transition metals with similarly intricate bonding arrangement possibilities will be initially investigated to gain insight on how to engineer actinide materials. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |