Condensed Matter Physics & Materials
Science
Neutron Scattering Group
We are interested in the development and application of neutron scattering techniques to characterized the structure and dynamics of correlated-electron systems. Specific topics of current interest include the following:
- High-temperature superconductivity
- Itinerant antiferromagnetism
- Charge-stripe order and fluctuations
- Coupling of charge, spin, and lattice correlations
- Intertwined vs. competing orders
Our research interests are pursued in close collaboration with the other groups in CMPMS. For neutron scattering measurements, we are regular users of the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) and High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) at Oak Ridge National Lab, and the NIST Center for Neutron Research. Crystals for these experiments are generally grown in our laboratories in the Interdisciplinary Science Building at Brookhaven.
Significant collaborations and activities include:
- Center for Emergent Superconductivity
- Leadership of the Instrument Development Team for HYSPEC at the SNS
- US-Japan Cooperative Program on Neutron Scattering
Notable Collaborations
- CES - The Center for Emergent Superconductivity, an Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC)
- FlucTeam
- US-Japan Cooperative Program on Neutron Scattering - now involves CTAX at HFIR
- BNL-NIST Science Alliance
