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Over
the past decade the study
of non-equilibrium phenomena in condensed matter has become a major field
of research with exciting opportunities for scientific discovery and
programmatic impact. Some of the motivation underpinning this interest
includes the technological demand for ever faster switching processes, the
growing importance of fundamental science related to non-equilibrium or
extreme condition dynamic phenomena, the development of turn-key
femtosecond laser systems, and, more generally, by the opportunities that
the techniques offer to study open and emerging problems in materials
science. We are now exploring many such emerging opportunities within a
new program entitled Ultrafast Materials Science and Instrumentation to determine
relevant scientific grand challenges in this topical area and to define
its strategic investment priorities. Achieving a detailed understanding of material properties
to enable a predictive discovery basis for the control, design, synthesis,
fabrication and development of new materials possessing unique and desired
properties and functionalities is the broad goal of this investment. A
focus will be placed upon new materials science, (e. g. nanoscience, condensed phase molecular processes and
condensed matter physics) enabled with ultrafast techniques and
technologies in this rapidly developing field. Transformational research to observe, control, and
understand material dynamics at the “atomistic” or “quantum”
level, ultimately approaching the fundamental length (Angstroms) and time
(attoseconds) scales of matter, is a priority.
Efforts to advance the state-of-the-art in ultrafast
measurement science, especially related to applications in materials, are
another priority. The development and application of laboratory scale
advanced imaging techniques exploring dynamics at the ultrafast and
ultrasmall is one investment example. Projects aligned with unique
capabilities at Office of Science facilities are of particular interest,
as are ones that can leverage, or otherwise help advance related
investment areas within BES. In general, ideas relevant to DOE’s
science missions supporting the long-term core competencies and
capabilities of this Program will be favored.
Dr.
James Glownia
Program Manager (Acting), Ultrafast Sciences and Instrumentation
SC-2/Germantown Building, U.S. Department of Energy
1000
Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585-1290
Phone:
301/903-2411 Fax: 301/903-9513
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