The Roadmap on The Roadmap on Nuclear Physics at Nuclear Physics at

the the JINRJINR

M.G.Itkis

Nuclear Physics with Nuclear Physics with NeutronsNeutrons

The scientific program in the field of nuclear physics with The scientific program in the field of nuclear physics with neutrons will be implemented using existing neutron sources neutrons will be implemented using existing neutron sources at JINR (IBR-2, EG-5) and other Russian and foreign neutron at JINR (IBR-2, EG-5) and other Russian and foreign neutron centers. At the same time preparation of new experimental centers. At the same time preparation of new experimental techniques oriented to the IREN source will be carried out.techniques oriented to the IREN source will be carried out.

Experimental activity will be concentrated on the topics, which are most important for the modern nuclear physics, both in fundamental and applied research fields:

Fundamental research

• Experiments with polarized neutrons/nuclei

• Fundamental properties of the neutron

• Ultracold neutrons and neutron optics

• Nuclear fission• (n,p), (n,), nuclear structure

studies

Applied research

• Nuclear data for science and technology

• Environmental studies – REGATA project

• Neutron logging in space

Financial resourcesFinancial resources

SalarySalary 261,1 261,1 k$k$

International International collaborationcollaboration

35,6 k$35,6 k$

Materials and Materials and equipmentequipment

142,1 142,1 k$k$

IBR-2 plus IBR-2 plus InfrastructureInfrastructure

295,8 295,8 k$k$

TotalTotal 734,6 734,6 k$k$

SalarySalary 82 k$82 k$

International International collaborationcollaboration

19,6 19,6 k$k$

Materials and Materials and equipmentequipment

216 k$216 k$

InfrastructureInfrastructure 50 k$50 k$

TotalTotal 368 k$368 k$

Theme 1036Nuclear Physics with Neutrons

Theme 0993IREN Project

Extra-budget funds• 6 RFBR Grants ~200 k$ a year• 2 ISTC Grants ~150 k$ a year• 1 INTAS Grant ~20 k$ a year

Additional extra-budget funds are needed for the realization of the IREN project !!!

PersonnelPersonnelAbout 140 people are working in the filed

• ~100 for the theme 1036

• ~40 for the theme 0993 (IREN project)

SummarySummary Fundamental research Fundamental research

Experiments with polarized neutrons/nucleiExperiments with polarized neutrons/nuclei• Test of the Time Reversal Invariance in Nuclear Reactions with Polarized NeutronsTest of the Time Reversal Invariance in Nuclear Reactions with Polarized Neutrons• Investigation of parity violation effect in lead at IBR-2Investigation of parity violation effect in lead at IBR-2• Study of neutron spin precession at IBR-2Study of neutron spin precession at IBR-2• Search for the weak neutral current in the nucleon-nucleon interaction at ILLSearch for the weak neutral current in the nucleon-nucleon interaction at ILL

Fundamental properties of the neutronFundamental properties of the neutron• Direct measurement of the neutron-neutron scattering cross-section at the reactor Direct measurement of the neutron-neutron scattering cross-section at the reactor

YAGUAR, Snezhinsk.YAGUAR, Snezhinsk.• Measurement of neutron mean square charge radiusMeasurement of neutron mean square charge radius

Ultracold neutrons and neutron opticsUltracold neutrons and neutron optics• Neutron lifetime measurementNeutron lifetime measurement• UCN weak upscatteringUCN weak upscattering• Test of the equivalence principle Test of the equivalence principle • Precise measurement of the free falling acceleration for neutronPrecise measurement of the free falling acceleration for neutron

Nuclear fissionNuclear fission• Neutron-induced fission studies at n_TOF (CERN)Neutron-induced fission studies at n_TOF (CERN)• Measurements of Measurements of prompt fission neutron emission at Geel (Belgium)prompt fission neutron emission at Geel (Belgium)• Studies of LCP-accompanied fission at Jyvaskyla (Finland) and Uppsala (Sweden)Studies of LCP-accompanied fission at Jyvaskyla (Finland) and Uppsala (Sweden)• Experiment with Mini-Fobos at IBR-2 – search for exotic fission modesExperiment with Mini-Fobos at IBR-2 – search for exotic fission modes

Applied researchApplied research Nuclear data for science and technologyNuclear data for science and technology

• Measurements of fission cross sections at n_TOF (CERN)Measurements of fission cross sections at n_TOF (CERN)• (n,p), (n,(n,p), (n,) measurements) measurements• Measurements of Measurements of prompt fission neutron emission at Geel (Belgium)prompt fission neutron emission at Geel (Belgium)• Measurements of delayed neutron emission at IBR-2Measurements of delayed neutron emission at IBR-2• Measurements of total, fission, and capture cross sections for minor actinides and constructive Measurements of total, fission, and capture cross sections for minor actinides and constructive

materials at IBR-2materials at IBR-2 Environmental studies – REGATA projectEnvironmental studies – REGATA project Neutron logging in spaceNeutron logging in space

Heavy Ion PhysicsHeavy Ion Physics

• Staff Staff 310 people (including 100 younger than 35 310 people (including 100 younger than 35 years old)years old)

• BudgetBudget ~ 4.6 M$ 4.6 M$• Out budget staffOut budget staff 110 people 110 people

The scientific activity of the FLNR in the field of heavy-The scientific activity of the FLNR in the field of heavy-ion physics will be developed in three main directions. ion physics will be developed in three main directions. They are: They are:

Physics and chemistry investigations of the superheavy Physics and chemistry investigations of the superheavy nuclei with Z nuclei with Z 112; structure and properties of the 112; structure and properties of the neutron reach light exotic nuclei;neutron reach light exotic nuclei;

acceleration technology; acceleration technology;

heavy ion interaction with matter and applied research.heavy ion interaction with matter and applied research.To accomplish these tasks the FLNR Cyclotron Complex will To accomplish these tasks the FLNR Cyclotron Complex will be developed for producing intense beams of accelerated be developed for producing intense beams of accelerated ions of stable (ions of stable (4848Ca, Ca, 5858Fe, Fe, 6464Ni, Ni, 8686KrKr) and radioactive () and radioactive (66He, He, 88HeHe) isotopes. The U-400 and U-400M cyclotrons will be ) isotopes. The U-400 and U-400M cyclotrons will be reconstructed; the facility DRIBS will be developed to be reconstructed; the facility DRIBS will be developed to be employed in the work; the set-up MASHA will be put into employed in the work; the set-up MASHA will be put into operation.operation.

Chart of the nuclides 2004Chart of the nuclides 2004

Development of the FLNR cyclotron Development of the FLNR cyclotron complex for producing intense beams of complex for producing intense beams of

accelerated ions of stable and accelerated ions of stable and radioactive isotopesradioactive isotopes

Development of U400 and U400M, Development of U400 and U400M, project design for modernization of project design for modernization of the U400 cyclotronthe U400 cyclotron

Development of ECR-ion sourcesDevelopment of ECR-ion sources

U400 U400 U400R U400R

Cyclotron average magnetic field level from 0,8 up to 1,8 T,Cyclotron average magnetic field level from 0,8 up to 1,8 T, power power consumption factor 4 less!consumption factor 4 less!

Beam intensity of masses A ≈ 50 and energy ≈ 6 MeV/n up to 4 pμA;Beam intensity of masses A ≈ 50 and energy ≈ 6 MeV/n up to 4 pμA;

Ion energy variation on the target with factor 5;Ion energy variation on the target with factor 5;

Energy spread on the target up to 10Energy spread on the target up to 10-3-3;;

Beam emittance on the target – 10 π mm·mrad.Beam emittance on the target – 10 π mm·mrad.

U-400MLow energy beam acceleration and extraction

U-400MLow energy beam acceleration and extraction

Ion energy range Ion energy range 3 3 12 Mev/n 12 Mev/nEnergy spead in beamsEnergy spead in beams 1010-2-2

Beam emittance on the targetBeam emittance on the target 20 20 mm mrad mm mradIon masses rangeIon masses range Li ÷ ULi ÷ UExtractionExtraction By strippingBy strippingFree shielded area for channels and Free shielded area for channels and installationinstallation

-300 -300 мм22

Dubna Radioactive Ion BeamsDubna Radioactive Ion Beams

Radiation effects and modification Radiation effects and modification of materials, radioanalytical and of materials, radioanalytical and

radioisotopic investigations using radioisotopic investigations using the FLNR acceleratorsthe FLNR accelerators

Investigations of radiation effects in condensed Investigations of radiation effects in condensed media;media;

Investigation of materials with low energy ions Investigation of materials with low energy ions using ECR ion source;using ECR ion source;

Production of ultra-pure Production of ultra-pure radioradioisotopesisotopes;;

Design of accelerator complexes for condensed Design of accelerator complexes for condensed matter investigations and production of matter investigations and production of radionuclides.radionuclides.

Low and Intermediate Energy Low and Intermediate Energy PhysicsPhysics

The future research programme in the field of low and intermediate energy

physics will arise from the modern trends in this field with the utilization of

experimental facilities and nuclear physics techniques that have been

created in the DLNP up to now.

The fundamental research will be concentrated on the following topics:

Non-accelerator physics The experimental investigation of neutrino properties via

nuclear spectroscopic methods (NEMO, TGV, SuperNEMO, G&M and GEMMA)

Searching for the dark matter in the Universe (DM-GTF, EDELWEISS-2)

Experimental investigation of the space symmetry in nuclear semi-leptonic processes (AnCor)

Accelerator physics Experimental investigation of the muonic catalysis on

nuclear fission reactions (TRITON) Systematic experimental investigation of decay

characteristics of radioactive nuclides and nuclear structures (YASNAPP-2 ISOL)

Low and Intermediate Energy Low and Intermediate Energy PhysicsPhysics

Low and Intermediate Energy PhysicsLow and Intermediate Energy Physics

The applied research will be mainly concentrated on improvement and further development of proton and heavy ion therapy as well as on both innovative nuclear energy systems and waste transmutation issues.

Nuclear TheoryThe scientific programme of BLTP in the field of nuclear theory will be concern with theoretical understanding of the nuclear many-body system. Many essential questions will be addressed to the nuclear structure and dynamics, nuclear astrophysics.

Much of what we know about nuclei, their structure and dynamics comes from nuclear reactions. Since many-body reaction models do not exist, a synthesis between microscopic structure theory and reaction must be made to incorporated and imbed the important few-body and many-body correlations into the reaction matrix elements.

The study of symmetries in nuclei and how these symmetries can be broken will give guidelines to how to unify the large body of present knowledge.

In many of the astrophysical models nuclear theory has to bridge a gap between experimental data and astrophysical application.

The strategy of the BLTP is close collaboration with

the JINR experimental groups.