P/LBNL--Z4FPS2 07/10/2009 The proposal focuses on the development of technology for an ion drift compression experiment 01/20/2009 CRADA 10/14/2009 Fragiadakis, Cheryl A CAFragiadakis@lbl.gov 510-486-7020 Ion Bean Drift Compression Technology for NDCX (Phase II) B 11/03/4005 LBNL Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA www.lbl.gov AC03-76SF00098 Berkeley 94720-8155 2008 650102000 Small Businesses 23560 ME USDOE Office of Management, Budget and Evaluation (ME) Waldron, William LBNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-AD003-BUDG The Office of Nuclear Physics is the primary source of program direction and support for the Collider-Accelerator Department (C-AD) complex of accelerators. The centerpiece of this facility is the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC). RHIC consists of two 3.8 km circumference superconducting accelerator/storage rings that can accelerate and collide ion beams, up to and including gold ions, to center-of mass energies of 200 GeV/nucleon-pair for gold-gold collisions. In addition, the RHIC facility provides high luminosity polarized proton collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 200 GeV and eventually at 500 GeV. In addition to the operations of the RHIC complex of machines, the C-AD is engaged in accelerator R&D and facility upgrade projects that is focused on providing new and unique capabilities for the physics program. Based on previous research an Electron Beam Ion Source(EBIS) is being constructed as a superior and more versatile pre-injector for RHIC. A major effort is directed at providing polarized proton beam collisions at 500 GeV center-of-mass energy. A major focus over the next few years is to increase the RHIC ion luminosity beyond the present performance by about a factor of five. This will be accomplished by cooling the ion beams at full energy using stochastic cooling techniques.The addition of a high intensity electron beam with an energy of up to 20 GeV would allow for high energy high luminosity electron-ion and polarized electron-proton collisions. A proposal for such an electron ion collider at RHIC (eRHIC) would use an Energy Recovering Linac (ERL) for the electron driver. R&D for an high intensity ERL is in progress at the Collider-Accelerator Department. All of the machines in the injector chain that provide particle beams to RHIC are also sources ofparticle beams for programs supported by other entities. The two Tandem accelerators, the first step in the RHIC injection chain, provide beams on a full cost recovery basis to commercial, government, university and international institutions. The Booster, the second accelerator in the injection chain, is providing beam to the NASA Space Research Laboratory (NSRL). This is in support of both radiobiology and physics research for the humans-in-space program. The Alternating Gradient Synchrotron (AGS), the final stage of injection into RHIC can provide beams for fixed target operations on a full cost recovery basis. The Linac, which is the source of polarized protons for RHIC, supplies beam on a nominal cost basis for the NE supported isotope production program. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 RHIC Collider-Accelerator Operations B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KB0202011 Heavy Ion, Rhic Accelerator Operations 112460001 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Roser, Thomas BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-AD004-BUDG Particle accelerators are among the most versatile instruments of scientific discovery at DOE. This proposed project, submitted to HEP, NP, and BES, and in collaboration with ASCR, will develop a comprehensive computational infrastructure of interoperable components for beam dynamics, electromagnetics, electron cooling, and advanced accelerator modeling to serve DOE program needs. This project will advance the computational capabilities of the accelerator community from the terascale to the petascale to support DOE priorities for the next decade and beyond. Under SciDAC1, we developed a suite of parallel simulation tools with shared components in partnership with mathematicians and computer scientists from ASCR, and applied them to important accelerator projects of DOE, in collaboration with accelerator designers and operators. Under SciDAC2, we will enhance these tools and develop new capabilities guided by high-priority HEP, NP, and BES projects, such as commissioning and operating the LHC; designing the ILC and ILC test facilities; operating the Tevatron and PEP-II; researching advanced acceleration methods; operations of CEBAF and RHIC; designing the CEBAF and RHIC upgrades and RIA; investigating possible systems for an NP electron collider (e.g., ELIC and eRHIC); LCLS; SNS; NS:S-II; and upgrades to APS. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Community Petascale for Accelerator Science and Simulation (COMPASS) B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KB0301052 Theory, SciDAC, National Laboratory Research 72000 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) FISCHER, WOLFRAM BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-AD011-BUDG Since the 1960s, high-energy research programs at the Alternating Gradient Synchrotron (AGS) and its injectors have induced low-levels of radioactivity in soils, concrete and iron shielding, power supplies, cables, magnets, beam collimators, beam pipes, cooling water systems and piping. These items must be removed as waste and certain portions of the AGS experimental areas must be decommissioned. The objective of this work is to ensure the safety of the workers, to protect the public and the environment and to comply with applicable state and Federal regulations. The end-point of this proposal, that is, the state in which these facilities will be left, is one that requires re-use for a similar function. It is assumed that institutional control will remain in place under Federal oversight for a number of years beyond the end of this proposal. Preliminary estimates of waste, assuming many components are reusable, are 1000 m3 of low-level radioactive waste, and 3000 m3 of miscellaneous waste. There are multiple waste streams to be managed during the period covered by this proposal. Some materials will be able to be treated and disposed of locally, such as recyclable metals and concrete waste, while some, low-level radioactive waste and hazardous waste, will be shipped off site for disposal. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Cleanup of Accelerator and Experimental Facilities Previously Used for High Energy Physics B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1102070 Proton Facilities - AGS Support 650000 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) LESSARD, EDWARD BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-AM002-BUDG This proposal outlines work that will be done at Brookhaven to develop and test the superconductors needed for use in magnets for possible future HEP accelerators. Emphasis is on strands and cables, including characterizations beneath the strand level to understand fundamental origins of behavior. Wire and cable samples will be characterized to determine potential use in accelerator magnets. The testing will continue to support the national HEP program. Nb3Sn is the primary material of focus, obtained from industry sources through the HEP SBIR program and as part of a special HEP Conductor Development program being managed by LBNL. Research into Nb3Sn constitutes approximately 90% of work performed, and addresses optimization of critical current density and upper critical field, strand stability, mechanical properties, and insulation. High temperature superconducting materials, including BSCCO-2212 cable, Bi-2223 and YBCO tape, and MgB2 will also be explored as they become available from industry. Tests of NbTi wire and cable will be performed as needed. The possible future accelerators that can use these materials are the upgrades to the Large Hadron Collider, a muon collider, neutrino factory, linear collider and a very large hadron collider. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Superconductor R&D and Testing B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1502010 Advanced Technology Research, Accelerator Developm 745000 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Ghosh, Arup BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-AM003-BUDG There is a natural path forward in the intellectual development in our understanding of high energy hadron accelerators, from the current US machines (Tevatron, RHIC) to the LHC and back to future US facilities (Muon Collider, VLHC). Maintaining a real involvement in the evolution of the LHC beyond the initial construction phase will allow the US program to maintain cutting edge capabilities. The work proposed forms part of the US LHC Accelerator Research Program, a consortium of four national laboratories with expertise in this area. The work proposed involves superconducting magnet development for possible LHC interaction region upgrades, accelerator physics collaboration during the machine commissioning phase, and development of sophisticated beam diagnostics and instrumentation. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 U.S. LHC Accelerator Research Program B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1102053 Proton Facilities - LHC Support, Accelerator R&D 2900000 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) ANERELLA, MICHAEL BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-AM006-BUDG One of the most challenging elements in the proposed facility for Rare Isotope Beam Capabilities is the first quadrupole triplet in the fragment separator region because it is subject to very high heat and radiation dose. Starting with a promising concept in FY2004, an R&D magnet has been built and tested with the first generation (BSCCO) High Temperature Superconductor (HTS). Energy deposition experiments have been carried out for removing these large heat loads at ~30 K, where energy removal is an order of magnitude more efficient than that at ~4K in the case of conventional low temperature superconductors. Now the second generation (YBCO) HTS are available in long lengths. They allow even a more efficient heat removal at 50 K (or above). Their greater widths make magnets with fewer joints and lower inductance. Recent innovations in the present warm iron magnet design allow the critical first quadrupole to come closer to the target. This improves the capture-efficiency of rare isotopes in fragment separator by 30% or more. Furthermore a magnet R&D concept has been evolved around this design that allows the coldmass of this design to be used in testing R&D versions of other critical dipole and quadrupole magnets in fragment separator region. Other major achievements of FY2007 were the successful construction of one of three coils with the second generation HTS that forms the basis of current and future work. In addition several HTS samples were irradiated. This proposal is for joint collaborative work between Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and Dr. A. Zeller from Michigan State University (MSU). BNL will design, build and test the HTS magnets and MSU will work on radiation related issues. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Development of Radiation Resistant quadrupoles based on High Temperature Superconductors for the Fragment Separator Region B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KB0401052 Low Energy, Exotic Beam R&D, National Laboratory R 700000 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) GUPTA, RAMESH BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-BO059-BUDG This project is an essential aspect of DOE strategic goals including: fueling the future, protecting our living planet, and exploring matter and energy by advancing the development of renewable sources of industrial oils derived from plants. In addition, it addresses the Proposed Research Directions:"Energy Biotechnology: Metabolic Engineering of Plants and Microbes for Renewable Production of Fuels and Chemicals"in the Basic Research Needs to Assure a Secure Energy Future, a Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee Report (February, 2003). 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Modification of Plant Lipids B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0304000 Energy Biosciences 1024503 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Shanklin, John BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-BO130-BUDG Complex metal hydrides have the potential of satisfying the need for lightweight hydrogen storage materials with hydrogen capacities and absorption/release kinetics adequate for automotive applications. However, among this large class of hydrogen-rich compounds, only one material - sodium aluminum hydride (NaAlH4) - has been demonstrated to reversibly store and release hydrogen at moderate ambient conditions. Empirically, doping with small amounts of titanium was identified as a key element in achieving fast reversible hydrogen storage. This interdisciplinary research program focuses on identifying the atomic-scale mechanisms underlying the facile reactions between NaAlH4 and its depleted phase (NaH, Al), with particular emphasis on identifying the role of dopants. Combining high-resolution surface imaging and spectroscopy on well-defined model systems, and in close collaboration with first-principles theory and numerical modeling, fundamental questions regarding hydrogen dissociation, mass transport, and reaction kinetics are addressed. The resulting understanding of reversible hydrogen storage in NaAlH4, gained from this research, will provide rational criteria for a systematic screening for novel complex metal hydride storage materials with optimized properties. The program makes extensive use of a unique suite of nanoscale surface imaging techniques available at Brookhaven's Center for Functional Nanomaterials, such as variable temperature scanning tunneling microscopy at elevated gas pressures, in-situ low-energy electron microscopy and synchrotron photoemission microscopy. Extensive computational resources, spectroscopy, advanced synthesis, and synchrotron-based analysis are available. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Atomistic Transport Mechanisms in Reversible Complex Metal Hydrides B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0202020 Experimental Condensed Matter Physics 715287 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Sutter, Peter BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-BO133-BUDG Plant biomass is of major economic value with increasing importance as renewable resources for fuel production and for chemical feedstocks. The rational engineering of seeds is still hampered by the lack of understanding of metabolism and the absence of predictive models able to guide metabolic engineering. By using methods of stable isotope metabolic flux analysis, flux balance analysis and metabolite profiling, we will analyze developing embryos of Brassica napus cultured under different light and nutritional conditions. In each case this will provide a comprehensive quantitative view of the cellular metabolic state. By comparing the different states, parts of the central metabolism network which are responsible for flexible adaptation to environmental change as well as nodes which behave rigidly can be identified. In addition the performance of central metabolism will be judged whether it performs optimal with respect to criteria like growth speed or biomass yield. The data will also facilitate the construction of kinetic models which simulate and predict the dynamic behavior of the system. Together this will increase understanding of the biochemical processes involved in partitioning carbon and nitrogen into seed storage compounds as well as give more insight into the complex compartmentalized central metabolism of plants in general. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Quantitative Analysis of Central Metabolism and Seed Biomass Synthesis in Brassica napus B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0304000 Energy Biosciences 475574 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) SCHWENDER, JORG BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-BO146-BUDG Metals are essential co-factors of photosynthetic supercomplexes in chloroplasts. The long-term goal of our research is to understand the fundamental chemical principles governing selective binding and energized movement of metal ions mediated by metal transporters. We will use direct biophysical measurements to characterize the kinetics of metal transport reactions, and x-ray crystallography to determine the structure of metal transporters. We will also develop in situ molecular imaging of chloroplast membrane proteins to place our in-depth studies of metal transporters in a biological context related to photosynthesis. The proposed research will focus on energetics and structure of ZIP (ZRT, IRT-like Protein) metal transporters, a family of ubiquitous membrane proteins found in bacteria, plants, and mammals. Specifically, we will (i) over-express and purify ZupT, an Escherichia coli homologous model protein, (ii) determine the mechanism of metal transport, (iii) develop antibody-based reagents for future in situ studies of plant ZIPs, and (iv) crystallize ZupT for structural determination by x-ray crystallography. The proposed functional and structural studies may reveal how structures of metal transporters are built around metal coordination chemistry, thereby facilitating protein engineering of metal transport systems that play a critical role in the biogenesis and function of the photosynthetic apparatus. This project supports DOE's mission to understand and to adapt strategies used by plants and microorganisms to capture, store, and mobilize energy. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Energetics and Structure of the ZIP Metal Transporter B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0304000 Energy Biosciences 499226 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) FU DAX BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-BO147-BUDG Lignin is the second most abundant terrestrial biopolymer after cellulose. It imparts the structural integrity to the plant cell wall. However, the presence of lignin there hinders the degradability of feedstock, thus lowering the efficiency of biofuel production. Despite significant progress in understanding lignin precursor monolignol biosynthesis, the mechanism of plant lignification remains controversial. New methodology/ techniques to manipulate the structure of lignin would be useful for improving the efficiency of biofuel production. Monolignols, the phenylpropanoid derivatives, are naturally methylated at their meta-position hydroxyls of the phenyl rings. The para-hydroxyls of monolignols are implicated to be critical for lignin polymerization; and remain un-modified in nature. Therefore, methylation of the para-hydroxyl of monolignol by non-nature enzymes should interfere with the synthesis of the lignin polymer. To test this hypothesis, we propose a structure-based protein engineering approach, following exploration of the molecular mechanisms of regiospecific O-methylation of phenylpropanoids in nature, to create a set of novel monolignol 4-O-methyltransferases. By expressing these novel catalysts to introduce the non-natural para-methoxyl monolignols in planta, we will investigate the perturbations of the expression on lignin content and structure. Progress in this proposed study will lead to a detailed understanding of the basis for regiospecificity of phenylpropanoid-O-methyltransferases, the production of novel lignin O-methyltransferases and the further insight into the plasticity of lignin biosynthesis. Together, information from these studies will provide scientific underpinnings for the rational manipulation of lignin biosynthesis to improve the efficiency of biofuel production, and thus contribute to decreasing our dependence on petrochemical fuels. This project will contribute to DOEs mission in energy security through replacement of fossil fuel with renewable bio-based energy. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Exploration of Phenylpropanoid Regiospecific O-methylation and Engineering of Novel Monolignol 4-O-methyltransferases to Probe Lignin Biosynthesis B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0304000 Energy Biosciences 456545 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) LIU CHANG-JUN BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CC002CCAA-BUDG The purpose of this project is to develop new, heterogeneous, multiscale algorithms for coupled simulations of multiphysics processes in magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) involving low magnetic Reynolds number (weakly conducting) flows in completely ionized plasmas, and numerical simulations of fundamental and applied problems of free surface MHD flows in the presence of multiphase mixtures and phase transitions. Such algorithms, optimized for modern supercomputer architectures, are critical for high fidelity simulations in fusion and astrophysics. A critical component of this work is the development of new models and algorithms for microphysics processes in weakly ionized plasmas interacting with strong external energy sources and coupling techniques for multiscale models operating on different functional (phase) spaces. In the application area, this research will concentrate on a problem of critical importance for the International Toroidal Experimental Reactor (ITER) -- the fueling of ITER through the injection of frozen deuterium-tritium pellets. New algorithms will also enable the simulation of striation instabilities that strongly depend on the local physics in the ablation cloud. These instabilities, which are presently not well understood, will have a significant impact on the pellet-plasma interaction that will occur in the fueling of burning plasmas in ITER. Other current and potential applications of the proposed methods also include plasma disruption mitigation in tokamaks, liquid targets for future particle accelerators, and solar winds in astrophysics. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Numerical Algorithms for the Magnetohydrodynamics of Multifluid Systems B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KJ0101010 Applied Mathematics 277898 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Samulyak, Roman BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CC012CCAA-BUDG The Center for Interoperable Technologies for Advanced Petascale Simulations (ITAPS) will deliver interoperable and interchangeable mesh, geometry, and field manipulation services that are of direct use to Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) applications. The premise of the technology development goal is that such services can be provided as libraries that can be used with minimal intrusion into application codes. In particular, new geometry, mesh, and field services that support partial differential equation (PDE)-constrained design optimization on deforming geometries, mesh alignment, adaptive mesh refinement (AMR)-front tracking, verification, solution transfer operations, dynamic partitioning and other parallel tools for petascale simulations will be developed. Underlying these services are the common interfaces that provide data-structure neutral access to mesh, geometry, and field information. These interfaces are the key to providing uniform access to all ITAPS tools and to creating interoperability among ITAPS technologies. Using these technologies, ITAPS researchers will work with application scientists to develop the next generation of petascale simulation codes. They have identified new areas for collaboration in astrophysics, radiation transport, and groundwater flow modeling, and will continue their already strong collaborations in accelerator modeling, fusion, and microbial cell modeling. The BNL team will work on the development of front tracking technologies and adapting them for use in subgrid models of external sources in fusion simulation codes [Framework Application for Core Edge Transport Simulations (FACETS) project]. They will also work on higher order embedded boundary technologies for enhancing capabilities of electromagnetic codes to deal with complex geometries in accelerator simulations, and front tracking methods in support of the simulation of Generation IV nuclear power plants within Global Nuclear Energy Partnership project. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 The Center for Interoperable Technologies for Advanced Petascale Simulations (ITAPS) B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KJ0101030 Computational Partnerships 274288 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Glimm, James BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO001-BUDG The ONP, at its quadrennial Peer Review of its Low-Energy Physics programs in May 2007, rated the BNL Nuclear Chemistry Groups program as"Excellent". The BNL Group is applying its liquid-scintillator (LS) expertise to important new neutrino experiments: (a) to measure the one unknown neutrino-oscillation mixing angle, theta-13, with 1% precision, at the Daya Bay nuclear reactors in China, (b) to detect neutrinoless double beta-decay in 150Nd in the SNO+ experiment at SNOLab, and (c) to develop the Mini LENS prototype for detection of the lowest-energy solar neutrinos.Significant progress was made in FY-2007-08 concerning the proposed Daya Bay experiment. The BNL Group plays a central role in this project, mainly developing chemical procedures to prepare the Gd-loaded LS - with excellent optical properties, long-term chemical stability, and low radioactivity - to serve as the central antineutrino detector. This work is at the interface of neutrino activities funded by ONP and OHEP. In April 2007 the Daya Bay experiment passed a DOE Lehman CD-1 Review for OHEP; in January 2008, it passed CD-2. OHEP will release project funds by the spring 2008.Groundbreaking was begun on civil construction at the Daya Bay site in October 2007. Project construction will be completed in 2010. Physics data-taking will begin in early 2011 and will run for at least 3 years. The Daya Bay experiment will be the main focus of the BNL Group for the next several years, at least until 2014.The SNO+ experiment has received R&D funding from the Canadian government. BNL and a few other U.S. groups are requesting R&D funding from ONP for participation in SNO+. BN's main role is to prepare ~1 kton of neodymium-loaded LS for the neutrino detector.In December 2007, the BNL Group submitted a separate proposal to ONP in response to a new cooperative call by NSF and DOE for DUSEL R&D. The BNL proposal was for Mini-LENS R&D on indium-loaded LS, which will serve as the low-energy solar-neutrino detector. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Solar Neutrino B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KB0401022 Low Energy, Other National Laboratory Research 718356 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) HAHN, RICHARD BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO004-BUDG Using the complementary techniques of excitation by photons or fast electrons, we investigate fundamental chemistry relevant to solar energy conversion as chemical bonds and chemistry initiated by ionizing radiation. The Laser Electron Accelerator Facility (LEAF) is an important force in these studies. A principal effort develops advanced detection techniques such as ultrafast single-shot detection and IR detection, which enhance unique capabilities of LEAF to researchers at BNL and to collaborators and users from other institutions. The combination of powerful experimental techniques with a strong collaboration between experiment and theory contributes to the rational design of new homogeneous catalysts that can facilitate capture and conversion of solar energy in environmentally friendly ways, through use of alternative renewable feedstocks, aqueous solvents, or supercritical CO2 (i.e., solvent-free processes).Examples of scientific progress in this program include: 1) Elucidation of rates of hydride-transfer reduction of CO2 in water; 2) The discovery of several pathways for the binding of small molecules to metal centers, and the observation of a dramatic spin-state effect in one case; 3) A study of the photophysics of CO2 photoreduction catalysts in supercritical CO2 solvent; 4) The identification and reactivity studies of intermediates involved in water oxidation catalysis; 5) Elucidation of diffusion-controlled attachment of electrons to very long molecules; 6) Improvements in the operation of the ultrafast single-shot detection system at LEAF; 7) Investigations of reactivity pathways for nitrogen-containing radicals; 8) Insights into the mechanisms of radiolysis of ionic liquid based extraction systems; 9) Theoretical investigations that led to new insights about self-assembled nanosystems and electron transfer in the intimate environment of encounter complexes; and 10) Utilization of accelerator and photochemical experimental facilities by many users and collaborators. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Thermal, Photo and Radiation Induced Reactions in Condensed Media B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0301010 Photochemical And Radiation Sciences 3510036 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) MILLER,JOHN BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO006-BUDG This project explores the energetics, dynamics and kinetics of chemical reactions resulting from molecular collisions in the gas phase. The goal of this work is a fundamental understanding of chemical processes related to combustion. We are interested in the microscopic factors affecting the structure, dynamics and reactivity of short-lived intermediates such as free radicals in gas-phase reactions. Molecular species are studied using both experimental and theoretical tools including high-resolution spectroscopic probes, ab initio electronic structure calculations of nuclear motion. The focus of the program includes aspects of the chemical physics of catalysis, specifically chemical dynamics and kinetics at surfaces and on metal and metal-containing clusters, and the spectroscopy of metal-containing clusters. There is strong coupling between the experimental and theoretical parts of the program 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Gas-Phase Molecular Dynamics B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0301020 Chemical Physics 1394606 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) MUCKERMAN, JAMES BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO007-BUDG This program is focused on fundamental investigations of the dynamics, energetics and morphology-dependence of thermal and photoinduced reactions on bulk planar and nanoparticle surfaces that play key roles in energy-related catalysis and photocatalysis. Photoexcitation is used (1) as an alternative means for activating thermal reactions at a well-defined time and with a well-defined amount of energy and (ii) as a means for exploring photoinduced dynamics and novel reaction pathways. State-resolved laser techniques are used for the detection of simple gas-phase products which can provide information on the molecular-substrate potential energy surface and energy transfer processes that lead to desoprtion and reaction. We propose to extend our current time-resolved studies to include investigations of nanoscale confinement effects in chemistry by measuring the size-dependence of photo-induced desorption of small molecules from the surface ofsupported metal nanoparticles. We also plan to initiate a new program to investigate the electronic structure and time-resolved dynamics of metal and semiconductor nanoclusters supported on metal oxide surfaces using two-photon photoemission. A unique aspect of this work is the use of a newly developed cluster ion beam apparatus which uses mass spectroscopy to size-select clusters prior to deposition. Finally, we plan to extend these efforts by developing ultrafast time-resolved probes of adsorbate vibrational relaxation on single crystal metals and oxides as well as supported metal nanoparticles. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Surface Chemical Dynamics B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0301020 Chemical Physics 1034306 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) WHITE, MICHAEL BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO009-BUDG The goal of this program is to provide an improved understanding of chemical catalysis by elucidating details of the fundamental properties of molecules, surfaces, and their reactions that are critical to catalysis and energy conversion. Reactivity-structure correlations explored and unraveled by utilization of synchrotron radiation are a key aspect of these studies. Complexities stemming from the inherent multi-component aspects of heterogeneous catalysis are explored using both ultra-high-vacuum surface science investigations of well-defined model systems, and powder diffraction and x-ray absorption studies of"real-world"systems. In the former, emphasis is placed on understanding of basic principles of surface reactivity and its control by surface modification, on identification of active sites and full characterization of their electronic and structural properties. X-ray photoemission and absorption spectroscopies at the U7A beamline at the National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS) are essential to this work. In the latter systems, in situ time-resolved studies of the formation and transformations of supported metal clusters and metal oxides and carbides under catalytic reaction conditions are carried out using our x-ray diffraction facility at beamline X7B. Quantum-chemical calculations based on density-functional theory are performed to help in interpretation of experimental results and to study basic aspects of catalytic reactions. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Catalysis: Reactivity and Structure B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0302010 Chemical Energy 1504777 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) HRBEK, JAN BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO019-BUDG The purpose of this project is to explore and manipulate the size, morphology and chemical environment of metal-containing nanoparticles with the goal of optimizing their reactivity with respect to elementary reactions that are of widespread interest in heterogeneous catalysis. The materials focus will be on nano-scaled molecular catalysts incorporating the early transition metals, such as Mo carbides, sulfides and nitrides, which have promising catalytic properties and may offer significant advantages over more commonly used noble metals. The unique catalytic activity of Au nanoparticles supported on metal oxide and carbide surfaces is also being explored. The main thrusts of the research program involve (1) the development new methodologies for the preparation of well-defined nanoparticles or nanoarrays; (2) reactivity studies as a function of size, morphology and chemical environment; (3) the development and application of new theoretical methods for understanding and predicting the structure and reactivity of metal-containing nanoparticles. Current methods being explored for nanoparticle preparation include reactive deposition onto metal and metal oxide substrates and deposition of size-selected clusters. Materials characterization and reactivity studies will make extensive use of NSLS beam line facilities for measurements of high-resolution core-level photoemission, near-edge x-ray adsorption spectroscopy and in situ x-ray diffraction (time-resolved) under reaction conditions. This project also emphasizes theory development for describing the structure and electronic properties of molecular nanomaterials and adapting quantal methodologies for exploring elementary surface reactions. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Catalysis on the Nanoscale: Preparation, Characterization and Reactivity of Metal-Based Nanostructures B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0302010 Chemical Energy 709970 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) WHITE, MICHAEL BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO022-BUDG Building upon the advances we have made in the past 2.5 years, we are carrying out coordinated experimental and theoretical studies of solar-driven water oxidation effected through direct excitation of band-gap-narrowed semiconductors (BGNSCs) coupled to catalysts that promote four-electron water oxidation. The principal thrusts are: (1) to investigate the catalysis of water oxidation by cobalt and manganese hydrous oxides immobilized on titania or silica nanoparticles, and dinuclear metal complexes with quinonoid ligands in order to develop a better understanding of the critical water oxidation chemistry, and rationally search for improved catalysts; (2) to optimize the light-harvesting and charge-separation abilities of stable semiconductors including both a focused effort to improve the best existing materials by investigating their structural and electronic properties using a full suite of characterization tools, and a parallel effort to discover and characterize new materials; and (3) to combine these elements to examine the function of oxidation catalysts on BGNSC surfaces and elucidate the core scientific challenges to the efficient coupling of the materials functions. Our integrated approach on molecules, powders, single crystal surfaces and thin films in interfacial situations ranging from vacuum to vapor to aqueous solution, together with thermodynamic, kinetic, and mechanistic studies of catalysts both in solution and at the interface, seeks to provide breakthrough advances in the complex problem of efficient solar-driven water oxidation. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Catalyzed Water Oxidation by Solar Irradiation of Band-Gap-Narrowed Semiconductors B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0301010 Photochemical And Radiation Sciences 890147 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Fujita, Etsuko BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO023-BUDG Photocatalytic chemical transformations on supported nanoparticles important to solar photoconversion and photocatalytic environmental remediation chemistries pose significant experimental challenges, due to the complex relationship between light-stimulated hot carriers and the chemical reactivity. The focus of this project is to develop new approaches for studying photocatalytic reactions with spectroscopic chemical specificity, sub-nanometer spatial resolution and sub-picosecond temporal resolution. To image catalytic centers with chemically selectivity, a recently pioneered technique, energy-filtered scanning tunneling microscopy (EF-STM), will be developed further. To achieve nanometer spatial resolution and sub-picosecond temporal resolution, a two-pulse correlation technique, shaken-pulse-pair-excitation STM (SPPX-STM), will be applied to measure the electronic excitation of individual nanostructures. Ultimately, the combination of EF-STM and SPPX-STM in studies of photocatalytic processes on single supported nanoparticles will make it possible to both probe the dynamics of electronic excitations of the particles on ultrafast time scales, and to follow the molecular-level reaction progress with chemical selectivity. In coupling ultrafast laser two-pulse correlation excitation with scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy, the proposed multidimensional approach represents a new way of chemical imaging that will provide new insights into the dynamics of photoinduced chemical transformations at nanostructured surfaces. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Ultrafast&Chemically Specific Microscopy for Atomic Scale Imaging of Nanophotocatalysis B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0302010 Chemical Energy 505902 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Sutter, Peter BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO026-BUDG We are pursuing photoinduced catalytic reduction of CO2 to CO and/or formate, and ultimately to methanol following the concept of coupled proton and hydride-ion transfer reactions. Methanol is the target fuel because it is easily transported and can be used in fuel cells of the future. We are exploring fundamental studies of the thermodynamic, kinetic, and photophysical and photochemical properties of M-H, M-C1, metal complexes with an NADH model ligand, and bifunctional catalysts containing photoactive d6 metal centers. Central to our strategy is the ability to investigate selected scenarios computationally in order to narrowthe search for viable catalysts and processes. By manipulating a suitable choice of metals and ligands, coordination geometry, irradiation, oxidation state of the metal, and solvent (including scCO2), we are carrying out reduction of CO2 and its C1 reduction products using ionic hydrogenation reactions that we will probe with unique tools (such as time-resolved IR and UV-vis and pulse radiolysis) in a strong collaboration between experiment and theory. Success in the research proposed here will provide an exciting avenue to solar fuel production from CO2. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Solar Fuel Production on Catalyzed by Transition-Metal Complexes B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0301010 Photochemical And Radiation Sciences 753734 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Fujita, Etsuko BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO027-BUDG The water-gas shift reaction (WGS: CO + H2O ? H2 + CO2) is a critical process in providing pure hydrogen for fuel cells and other applications. Improved air-tolerant, cost-effective WGS catalysts for lower temperature processing are needed. Ceria-, titania- and molybdena-based catalysts are expected to be the next generation of WGS catalysts for industrial applications. The design and optimization of these WGS catalysts depends on a better understanding of their structures and functions. We will carry out a coordinated research program to understand the active sites and reaction mechanism for the WGS on these promising metal/oxide catalysts. Our goal is to develop the ability to predict, and ultimately design, improved cost-effective WGS low temperature catalysts. Our approach exploits a uniquely powerful combination of synthetic and characterization methods for both model systems and industrially relevant powder catalysts. It utilizes unique capabilities for in-situ studies using time-resolved X-ray diffraction, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, photoemission, infrared spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Most experiments will be closely coupled to theoretical studies on the chemisorption of the reactants, the stability of possible intermediates, and activation barriers for elementary reaction steps, providing critical guidance in developing a complete picture of structure and mechanism in this important process. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Mechanisms for Water Gas Shift Reaction B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0302010 Chemical Energy 403986 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) RODRIGUEZ, JOSE BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO028-BUDG It is the overall goal of this task to study the fundamental processes of ionizing radiation in the condensed phase and to make the connection between these complex events and condensed phase chemical reactivity. Current objectives of this subtask are to: (a) study ultrafast radiation induced chemical reactions, (b) examine the role of solvent electronic structure and dynamics in chemical reactions, (c) make'molecular movies'of the solvation process and to (d) use this information to develop an understanding of how these complex and correlated dynamical processes influence chemical reactivity in the condensed phase. Initial studies will be done on both neat water and concentrated aqueous systems (e.g., nitric acid) that are not only of fundamental interest, but have implications for nuclear fuel separations processes. The work with aqueoussystems will naturally lead into future work involving systems in which the chemistry is much more complex, for example radiation effects at interfaces. Future work will include mixed polar and nonpolar systems and interfacial phenomena that are relevant to the nuclear fuel separations process and systems that are of interest to solar energy conversion and energy storage. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Reactive Intermediates in Condensed Phase: Radiation and Photochemistry B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0301010 Photochemical And Radiation Sciences 580004 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) CROWELL, ROBERT BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO029-BUDG We will study platinum monolayer electrocatalysts on high stability metal, alloy, oxide, carbide and carbon nanoparticle supports. The supports will include several types of core-shell nanoparticles, monodispersed cubes and octahedrons of selected metals, conductive or semiconductor oxides and carbides. We will select the systems whose all components are i) stable in acid solutions, and ii) their price will not be a limiting factor for their application. Further studies of stabilizing effects of Au clusters on Pt modified will be conducted, as well as P monolayers on Nb carbides and oxides, and Pd alloy electrocatalysts. The proposed research, as indicated by preliminary data, promises to further lower the Pt content in the O2 electrocatalysts, enhance their activity for the O2 reduction reaction, and prevent Pt dissolution under potential cycling regimes. To aid the experimental work, we will model the fundamental processes occurring at the fuel cell cathode using quantum chemical methods. The structural-, electronic-, and catalytic-properties and the stability of the Pt monolayers will be determined using in situ and ex situ synchrotron radiation-, surface science-, and electrochemical-techniques. The selected electrocatalysts that meet the DOEs targets for 2010 will be tested in single cells with 50- and 250-cm2 electrodes. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Advanced Cathode Catalyst A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 EB4209000 Fuel Cell Stack Component R&D 636243 EE USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) Adzic, Radoslav BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-CO032-BUDG The project supports a BNL technical staff member for a detailee position to provide technical support DOE/BES, Division of Chemical Sciences, Geoscienes, and Biosciences. The staff member will assist DOE program managers in administrative responsibilities associated with programs in the Chemical Physics program. This staff member will be located at DOE-HQ for one year on a full-time basis. Funds are also provided for travel. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 DOE Detailee B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0301020 Chemical Physics 115413 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) SISK WADE BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-DE001-BUDG Using authorized funds, the Northeast Regional Counterintelligence Office (NRCO) will ensure the implementation of the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Counterintelligence Program consistent with Presidential Decision Directive (PDD-61)/National Security Council 61, U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) Order 475.1"Counterintelligence Program,"dated December 10, 2004 and associated official guidance and recommendations. This work will provide support to the five DOE offices and laboratories that fall within the NRCO and to the DOE Headquarters Office of Counterintelligence (IN-20) by enhancing the overall CI program. Details of the NRCO budget, staffing as well as mission objectives, procedures and methodologies have been redacted for security purposes. Oversight for these matters is provided by DOE Headquarters, Directorates of Intelligence and Counterintelligence. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Counterintelligence(CI) Program Funding A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 GD2540100 Analysis 2137100 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) BIEGLMAN, RANDY BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EE619EECA-BUDG The quadrature method of moments (QMOM), developed in recent years in collaborations between Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) scientists and The State University of New York at Stony Brook (SUNY-SB) mathematicians, provides a statistically-based alternative to modal and sectional methods for aerosol simulation. Key moments of the aerosol population, including number, mass, and mixed moments variances and co-variances, are tracked in place of the distribution itself. The new approach is highly efficient, yet provides the comprehensive representation of natural and anthropogenic aerosols, and of their mixing states and direct and indirect effects, that the Community Climate System Model (CCSM) will require. This Science Application Partnership (SAP) with SUNY-SB uses advanced statistical methods for efficient classification of aerosol physical and optical properties and aerosol dynamics, including the evolution of general aerosol-mixing states. Results will guide development of a new QMOM aerosol module suitable for use in climate simulation. For this purpose, BNL will leverage findings from its current science programs related to aerosols (Department of Energy-Atmospheric Science Program [DOE-ASP]), aerosol-cloud interaction (DOE Atmospheric Radiation Measurement [ARM]), and climate simulation (National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Goddard Institute for Space Studies) to the maximum extent possible to meet Climate Change Prediction Program objectives in collaboration with the inter-laboratory science team. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Statistical Approaches to Aerosol Dynamics for Climate Simulation B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KJ0101030 Computational Partnerships 190000 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) McGraw, Robert BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST003NEFA-BUDG The work to be performed in this proposal supports the Department of Energy's (DOE) missions in science and technology, energy resources and national security and contributes to Brookhaven National Laboratorys critical outcome, excellence in science and technology. The National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) is responsible for data compilation, evaluation and information services for neutron and charged particle reactions, radioactivity, and nuclear structure physics. The NNDC maintains bibliography, experimental, and evaluated data files for these areas of physics and provides data services to basic and applied scientists in the United States (US) and Canada. The NNDC is the focal point for data exchange with other countries and international organizations. In particular, it is responsible for the development, maintenance, and distribution of the Nuclear Science References (NSR) database, the Evaluated Nuclear Data File (ENDF/B) and the Evaluated Nuclear Structure Data File (ENSDF). The NNDC assists applied and basic research scientists by coordinating two interlaboratory groups of experts to provide recommended values for nuclear data. It coordinates the Cross Section Evaluation Working Group (CSEWG) consisting of representatives from over 20 U.S. laboratories that maintain and develop an internationally recognized database for nuclear energy applications. It coordinates and supports the U.S. Nuclear Data Program (USNDP) network consisting of low energy nuclear physics evaluation centers which provide nuclear data primarily for basic research. These coordinated efforts unite and integrate data compilation and evaluation activities to achieve maximum utilization of manpower. The nuclear physics databases kept at the NNDC, including those resulting from international collaborations, have been accessible electronically to users since 1986. In FY 2007, the use of this service continued to increase (by 26%) to more than 1.3 million data retrievals per year, reflecting the quality of the service and the growing interest of both the nuclear science and nuclear technology communities in the data provided by the NNDC. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 National Nuclear Data Center Reference Nuclear Data for Energy Research B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KB0301042 Theory, Nuclear Data, National Laboratory Research 3662264 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Oblozinsky, Pavel BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST243NEAA-BUDG This work effort may support at a minimum level or concurrently, as appropriate the Technology Transfer and Science Education missions of the Department of Energy (DOE). The research described in this Field Work Proposal (FWP) will contribute to solving the challenges for clean and abundant energy and for energy independence and diversification facing DOE, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), and the Nation in the 21st Century. The DOE strategic mission goals and objectives, and the response of this FWP to these goals and objectives, will be discussed as follows: construct leading edge experiments and user facilities on schedule, within budget, and in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner; facilitate the application of knowledge and technology; reduce uncertainties, prioritize risk, and eliminate environmental, health and safety (EH&S) threats related to BNL activities; reduce adverse environmental impacts associated with energy production, delivery, and use; and help industry shift from waste management to resource efficiency and pollution prevention. The Photovoltaic (PV) EH&S Research program at BNL directly responds to DOE's goals and objectives and assists the PV industry in developing energy systems that are both technologically feasible and environmentally acceptable. This program also addresses BNL's criticial outcomes on basic science and technology, communications and trust, and environmental, safety, and health excellence. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 National Photovoltaic Environmental Research Center A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 EB2102040 Technology Evaluation 492815 EE USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) FTHENAKIS, VASILIS BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST343NECA-BUDG This work effort may support at a minimum level or concurrently, as appropriate the Technology Transfer and Science Education missions of the Department of Energy (DOE). Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is participating in the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) program and was involved in the predecessor programs [Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative (AFCI), Advanced Accelerator Applications (AAA), and Accelerator Transmutation of Waste (ATW)]. The program's current focus is on performing research, development and demonstration (RD&D) activities on reactor-based concepts for transmuting the radioactive waste in commercial spent nuclear fuel to reduce its long-term toxicity, enhance long-term proliferation resistance, and benefit long-term geologic repository performance, including accommodating a growth in commercial nuclear power without requiring multiple repositories. BNL staff support the GNEP program in the following areas: evaluation of transmutation options; technical analyses to support evaluation of concepts and facilities with a focus on safety and regulatory issues and nuclear data; evaluation of proliferation resistance/physical protection of facilities and processes; economic analyses of competing energy technologies domestically, and internationally; experiments to support the RD&D needed to demonstrate feasibility and performance, with a focus on the modeling of radiation damage. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Support to the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) Program A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 AF5810100 1496565 NE USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (NE) Todosow, Michael BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST364NECA-BUDG This work effort may support at a minimum level or concurrently, as appropriate the Technology Transfer and Science Education missions of the Department of Energy (DOE). This proposal uses an integrated energy-environmental-economic tool (the MARKAL model) to assess quantitatively the future benefits of DOE's NE research and development (R&D) programs, including the Generation IV and Global Nuclear Energy Partnership concepts, in a comprehensive and consistent manner. It will also be used in assessing the benefits of NEs R&D programs as required by GPRA of 1993. These benefits will be measured in terms of reductions in oil imports, energy system cost, environmental emissions, and other parameters as appropriate. The proposed methodology provides a comprehensive perspective on the complex economic and environmental impacts of NE R&D programs on the United States (U.S.) energy system to 2050. The results generated can inform the development of a strategic plan in linking budget and performance goals for nuclear energy at the Assistant Secretary or Departmental level. The MARKAL model is one of the analytical tools used by DOE to conduct GPRA analysis and to evaluate new and advanced technologies, which may play a significant role in climate change actions. The same database and underlying assumptions used in these analyses will be used for studying the nuclear technologies and programs. This provides a consistent basis for evaluating nuclear technologies in a comprehensive framework representing a competitive market for all technologies. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) Benefits Analysis for Nuclear Energy (NE) A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 AF5850000 All Other 332937 NE USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (NE) FRILEY, PAUL BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST368NEDA-BUDG The program is in support of the Hydrogen Initiative with the objectives; (1) produce an aluminum hydride material that has a gravimetric storage capacity of greater than 9% kg-H2/kg and a volumetric storage capacity of greater than 0.13 kg-H2/L; (2) develop a practical and economical process for the regeneration of aluminum hydride from the dehydrided Al product; (3) assist in the design of an on-board fuel tank delivery system for better than 6% (system-level) gravimetric and 0.07 kg-H2/L (system-level) volumetric energy capacities. Other milestones call for the fuel tank storage system costs to be less than $133/kg-H2 with a hydrogen fuel flow greater than 0.02 (g/s)/kW. The on-board fuel tank holding pressure is 4 atm for operating temperatures between 90 to 100 degrees C. In FY 2009 an energy pathway cycle is to be completed for delivering hydrogen to the automotive power plant with total (on-board, off-board and well-to-tank) energy efficiencies greater than 60%. In addition to meeting the above Department of Energy's (DOE) hydrogen 2010 storage goals, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) will continue to work with and take advantage of the"Grand Challenge"partnership under the DOE Metal Hydride Center of Excellence (MHCoE). 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Synthesis of Alanes for Automotive Application A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 EB4202000 Storage R&D 1188100 EE USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) Wegrzyn, James BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST380NEDA-BUDG It is now documented from the accumulated well log data that gas hydrates (predominantly methane hydrates (MH)) show a wide variation in gas saturation, nature of accumulation, and heterogeneity of host sediments even within a specific hydrate site (Collect, 1998). A suite of new techniques and tools (Murray et. al., 2006) such as interval velocity method for quantifying marine gas hydrate concentrations (Dai et. al., The Leading Edge, 2004) are being employed for gas hydrate reservoir characterization that may lead to identifying potential methane extraction sites of commercial interest. At Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), the effort to study sediment-MH interaction at the micro level consists of two tools. First, the sediment characterization, without and with hydrate, utilizes Computed Microtomography (CMT)/X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) at the BNL-National Synchrotron Light Source. Second, the characterized sediments are used as hosts to form MHs in the Flexible Integrated Study of Hydrates (FISH) unit that mimics subsurface conditions. Thus, the overall BNL effort involves the following sequence: 1) depleted sediment characterization, 2) sediment-hosted hydrate formation, both consolidated and unconsolidated, and their subsequent decomposition, and 3) determination of macroscopic nature of hydrate deposition through characterization of formed MH-in-sediment sample. BNL's present focus is on laboratory prepared consolidated cores of MHs hosted in depleted fine-sediment, recovered from the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) under subsurface-mimic conditions. The goal is to establish a correlation with observed gas hydrate reservoir accumulation field data. In FY 2009, work will continue to form consolidated cores in sediments recovered from the recent India cruise. This work is being carried out in collaboration with Schlumberger, for comparison of field and laboratory data. Another crucial aspect of the BNL work is to train graduate and undergraduate students in MH's Research and Development. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Characterization of Decomposition Kinetic Studies of Methane Hydrate in Host Sediments Under Subsurface Mimic Conditions A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 AB0565000 Gas Hydrates 136363 FE USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE) Mahajan, Devinder BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST390NECA-BUDG This work effort may support at a minimum level or concurrently, as appropriate the Technology Transfer and Science Education missions of the Department of Energy (DOE). The task described in this proposal supports the Office of Policy and International Affairs (PI) in analyzing key energy policy issues. This proposal supports the enhancement and operation of PIs United States (U.S.) and World-MARKAL models. The World-MARKAL model is a 15-region, partial equilibrium global energy technology model that is based on the MARKAL modeling framework. The World-MARKAL model database covers all energy sectors from primary energy (e.g., fossil fuels, renewable energy, nuclear) to energy conversion (e.g., refineries, heat production, electricity production, hydrogen production, coke ovens) to final energy products (e.g., motor fuels, electricity, hydrogen, heat) to energy technologies in final demand (e.g., industry, transport, buildings) and finally to energy service demand (e.g., travel, cooling, heating, power). The model can be used to provide a wide variety of scenario analyses with great flexibility in terms of assumed supplies of energy resources, energy transformation technologies and energy end-use demands. The U.S. MARKAL model will be used to supplement the analysis as required. Under this proposal, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) will provide for updating of PI's U.S. and World-MARKAL models and other quantitative analysis tools in support of PI's policy analysis. Such policy analysis includes investment and production tax credits to promote uptake of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies using MARKAL model. In addition, provide modeling support to address the potential for off-peak utilization of existing and planned capacity and the impact of potential pricing regimens on time of day utilization for the new use of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Additional analysis may be performed, as requested by Dr. Difiglio 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Office of Policy and International Affairs World Energy Model A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 PE0401000 Policy Analysis 241083 PI USDOE Office of Policy & International Affairs (PI) FRILEY, PAUL BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST395NEBA-BUDG The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has a program to minimize or eliminate high-enriched uranium (HEU) in research and test reactors (RTRs) by converting to the use of low-enriched uranium (LEU). LEU is defined as less than 20 w/o 235U, and HEU as anything above that. This program is international in scope and has been successful in obtaining the conversion of many reactors. Currently there are ~60 RTRs which utilize HEU and could be converted to LEU. In the United States all low power reactors have either been converted or are in the process of a conversion that should be completed in the next few years. There remain five high power RTRs for which an acceptable fuel is still under development and for which feasibility studies for conversion have been requested by NNSA. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) research reactor (NBSR), operated by NIST's Center for Neutron Research (CNR) is one of those reactors, and this project is to provide support for its conversion. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Reduced Enrichment for Research and Test Reactors A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 NN9002000 Reduced Enrichment for Research and Test Reactors 329506 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) Diamond, David BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST396NECA-BUDG This work effort may support at a minimum level or concurrently, as appropriate the Technology Transfer and Science Education missions of the Department of Energy (DOE). This proposal uses an integrated energy-environmental-economic tool (the MARKAL model) to assess quantitatively the future benefits of DOEs EERE research and development (R&D) programs in a comprehensive and consistent manner. It will be used to assess the benefits of EEREs R&D programs as required by the GPRA of 1993. These benefits will be measured in terms of reductions in oil imports, energy system cost, environmental emissions, and other parameters as appropriate. The proposed methodology provides a comprehensive perspective on the complex economic and environmental impacts of EERE R&D programs on the United States (U.S.) energy system to 2050. The results generated can inform the development of a strategic plan in linking budget and performance goals for energy efficiency and renewableenergy at the Assistant Secretary or Departmental level. Under this proposal, as requested, the MARKAL model will be enhanced to better represent EERE technologies in the U.S. energy market. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) Benefits Estimates -Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 EB5701000 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Planning, A 602267 EE USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) FRILEY, PAUL BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST397NECA-BUDG This work effort may support at a minimum level or concurrently, as appropriate the Technology Transfer and Science Education missions of the Department of Energy (DOE).The United States (U.S.) MARKAL Model is one of the analytical tools used by the DOE Energy, Science, and Environment (ESE) Program Offices to evaluate new and advanced technologies, to evaluate their impacts in helping DOE in achieving its national energy goals. It has a comprehensive, dynamic energy-environment-economic structure capable of studying the relationships between the rate of diffusion of these technologies and factors, such as capital costs, technical characteristics, demand for energy services, and environmental limits. The model helps ESE in the formulation of technology development programs and policies over the mid and long term, with special focuses on future energy supply-demand balances and compliance to environmental emission limits under sustainable development. It will be used to support the evaluation of the benefits of ESE programs under GPRA. The U.S. MARKAL Model and its database will be enhanced and refined to support these analyses on a continuing basis. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) Benefits Analysis - MARKAL Long-Term Benefits Estimates A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 AA2530000 Innovative Concepts 181181 FE USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE) FRILEY, PAUL BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST403NECA-BUDG This work effort may support at a minimum level or concurrently, as appropriate the Technology Transfer and Science Education missions of the Department of Energy. The Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) Team, consisting of BNL and ICF International (which has acquired Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc.), is tasked by the Hydrogen, Fuel Cell and Infrastructure Technologies Program (HFCIT) to conduct ongoing analysis of options and tradeoffs involved in the establishment of a hydrogen production infrastructure under a variety of market and technology conditions. The primary tool that the BNL team will use for this analysis is the new 10-region United States (U.S.) MARKAL model developed by BNL. The single-region U.S. MARKAL model is a long-term energy systems optimization model that is widely used for technology and policy analysis. The new 10-region U.S. MARKAL model is a multi-region, partial equilibrium national energy technology model that is based on the single-region MARKAL modeling framework. The model database covers all energy sectors from primary energy (e.g., fossil fuels, renewable energy, nuclear) to energy conversion (e.g., refineries, heat production, electricity production, hydrogen production, coke ovens) to final energy products (e.g., motor fuels, electricity, hydrogen, heat) to energy technologies in final demand (e.g., industry, transport, buildings) and finally to energy service demand (e.g., travel, cooling, heating, power). The model can be used to provide an extremely wide variety of scenario analyses with great flexibility in terms of assumed supplies of energy resources, energy transformation technologies and energy end-use demands. The model is primarily used for analysis through 2050, but can be extended to 2100 if needed. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Hydrogen Options and Tradeoffs A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 EB4208000 Hydrogen Systems Analysis 364222 EE USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) FRILEY, PAUL BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-EST414NECA-BUDG This work effort may support at a minimum level or concurrently, as appropriate the Technology Transfer and Science Education missions of the Department of Energy (DOE). Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) provides Asian Pacific Partnership Buildings (APP) Technical Assistance to the DOE for United States (US)-India Cities Partnership on Energy and Environment. The objective is to use cooperative mechanisms to promote best practices and demonstrate technologies to Indian urban stakeholders. Leverage these instruments to identify and respond to the range of barriers that limit implementation and management of sustainable urban development plans and practices on energy and environment in India. The project will: 1.Initiate cooperation with Indian cities on clean development, energy and environment; 2. Establish US-India Mayors cooperation and arrange for signing of an accord (e.g., a Memorandum of Understanding) for sharing best practices on topical issues (e.g., energy, climate change, water/sanitation, buildings, and transportation); 3. Organize follow-up activities on the basis of such accords supporting above-mentioned objectives (e.g., topical workshops). This case-study approach will establish prototype models in each sector for other Indian cities to replicate; and 4. In the process, collaborate with Indian academic/research institutions to develop centers of excellence for research and development (R&D) and information dissemination. 12/19/2008 M&O 09/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 APP Technical Assistance - US-India Cities Partnership on Energy and Environment A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 WI0601000 International Renewable Energy Program 0 EE USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) BHATT, VATSAL BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-IO009-BUDG This work is focused on developing advanced detectors and associated microelectronics for high flux neutron sources under the purview of BES Scientific User Facilities. The feasibility of obtaining two-dimensional information from 3He detectors operating in ionization mode has recently been demonstrated by joint BNL/ORNL work. This effort has provided a detector concept and microelectronic designs that will transform the field of small angle neutron scattering (SANS). In this current FWP we provide a detailed strategy for pushing the ionization concept further, with particular emphasis on improving position resolution to 1 mmor less and increasing count rate to unprecedented levels. This research will develop detector solutions for additional neutron instruments that do not, at present, have adequate technology for fully utilizing the high flux of neutrons that new neutron sources will generate. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 High Rate, High Resolution, 3He-based Pad Detectors for the SNS B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0211010 Accelerator and Detector Research 400000 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Smith, Graham BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-LS001-BUDG Now entering its third decade of service, the National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS) is a key element of the DOE commitment to support science in the national interest. It provides the infrastructure to satisfy the broad-ranging research requirements of its present user community as well as developing new technologies that anticipate the research needs of the scientists and engineers of the future. The NSLS research community remains strong with more than 2200 users conducting their work at the NSLS in FY2007. Their work resulted in nearly 1000 peer-reviewed publications, of which well over 200 appeared in high impact'premier'journals. Indeed work performed at the NSLS contributed to the award of the most broadly visible accolade of science; the Nobel Prize. Professor Roderick MacKinnon's share of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the elucidation of ion channels in proteins was based upon experiments conducted at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron and the NSLS. To fulfill its mission and facilitate the production of such high quality science, the NSLS operates two of the DOE's five electron storage rings (the vacuum ultraviolet- Infra-red and x-ray storage rings), and 65 beamlines that provide photons from the far infra-red out to hard x-rays. Consistent with DOE policy direction regarding user access, significant expansion of the NSLS role in user support has been undertaken by realignment of staffing and adjustment of priorities within the NSLS. The five-year strategic plan, developed in FY06 with extensive input from the user community and staff, was refined and updated in FY07. In order to realize the scientific opportunities identified in the strategic plan, as well as continue to enhance user support while maintaining the high reliability of the facility, the increased capital funding and staffing levels sought in this proposal are essential. Working with the NSLS-II project, the NSLS has also continued work on plans to ensure a smooth transition of user programs. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 National Synchrotron Light Source Operations and Development B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0204011 National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS) 39495000 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Chi-Chang Kao BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-LS013-BUDG The proposed work is part of the project entitled"Hierarchical Nanoceramics for Industrial Process Sensors"awarded to General Electric Global Research, DE-FG36-06GO16053. Characterization of functional hierarchical nanoceramic is a challenging problem because it involves multiple length scales, ranging from atomic structure, nanometer building block, to the complete assembly device, and in-situ measurements under extreme conditions. In this proposal, we will use an extensive suite of synchrotron x-ray techniques, including x-ray diffraction, scattering, spectroscopy and imaging to tackle this problem. High resolution x-ray diffraction will be used to characterize the atomic structure, small angle x-ray scattering will be used to characterize the structure between nanometer to micrometer range, and x-ray tomography with sub-micron resolution will be used to characterize and visualize the 3-dimensional structure of the completer assembly with sub-micron resolution. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Synchrotron X-ray Characterization of Hierarchical Nanoceramics A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 ED1904032 Advanced Industrial Materials (AIM) 85000 EE USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) Chi-Chang Kao BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-LT001-BUDG The National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) will be a new synchrotron light source, highly optimized to deliver ultra-high brightness and flux and exceptional beam stability. It will also provide advanced insertion devices, optics, detectors, robotics, and a suite of scientific instruments. Together, these will enable the study of material properties and functions with a spatial resolution of ~1 nm spatial resolution, an energy resolution of ~0.1 meV, and the ultra-high sensitivity required to perform spectroscopy on a single atom. Technical risks associated with the NSLS-II Project will be addressed through research and development in the areas of spatial resolution and energy resolution as well as a number of smaller accelerator research and development projects. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 National Synchrotron Light Source II Research and Development B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC020401G BNL National Synchrontron Light Source II 8600001 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) DIERKER, STEVEN BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-MA012MABA-BUDG This program studies the basic relationships between the structure and properties of superconductors to provide understanding of the fundamental materials science and physics required for their energy applications. It encompasses investigations of physical properties, nanostructure, basic mechanisms, and electronic states. Superconducting materials, which have a wide range of superconducting, magnetic, and other properties, are being made to understand the effect of competing orders, chemical doping, interface, and stucture defects on superconducting properties. Both equilibrium and non-equilibrium synthesis routes are used to explore a broad phase space of superconductors and to enhance the properties of superconducting materials. Accomplishments in FY 2007- 2008: (1) The measurements of the anisotropic transport and magnetization properties of a stripe-ordered superconductor revealed a state of two-dimensional (2D) fluctuating superconductivity, which exhibits unprecedented characteristics, including enhanced transition temperature of an order of magnitude higher than that responsible for the bulk 3D superconductivity. (2) Multilayer cuprates were synthesized and found to become superconducting, even though the individual compounds are not superconductors. This demonstrates the possibility of attaining a higher transition temperature in heterostructures than that is found in the constituents. (3) We observed near isotropic and recond high critical current density, at liquid nitrogen temperature, in single-phase high Tc superconductor films deposited at high rates. This finding indicates that the baseline high Tc superconductor itselfcan contain a high population of defects for effective flux pinning. Goals for FY 2008-2009: (1) Response of superconductivity to magnetic ordering, carrier doping, interface, and stuctural defects in copper-oxide superconductors will be studied. (2) Mechanism of superconductivity, enhancement of critical current density by structural modification in high-Tc superconductos will be investigated. (3) Non-equilibrium synthesis techniques of superconductors, and other related compounds, will be investigated. Number of Publications: 15. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Superconducting Materials B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0201030 Physical Properties 810669 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) LI, QIANG BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-MA015MACA-BUDG The goal of this program is to study property-sensitive nanoscale structure and defects in technologically-important materials such as superconductors, patterned nanomagnets, and other functional materials. Advanced quantitative electron microscopy techniques including coherent diffraction, atomic imaging, atomically-resolved spectroscopy, and electron holography are developed and employed to study materials behavior. Computer simulations and theoretical modeling are carried out to aid the interpretation of experimental data. Fabrication of thin films with tailored microstructure and nano-assemblies to understand materials electronic and magnetic response under applied stimulus is also incorporated. Accomplishments in FY 2007-2008: (1) Understanding the interplay between spin, charge, orbital and lattice ordering and local electronic inhomogeneity in strongly correlatedcomplex oxides; correlation between spins and electrons, interfacial bonding state and charge transfer during paramagnetic, ferromagnetic and anti-ferromagnetic phase transitions and their effects on properties of multilayer systems. (2) Studying the effect of crystal structure, incommensurate modulation, defects, and local strain on properties of thermoelectric and dielectric materials. (3) Revealing magnetic reversal and switching behavior of magnetic elements and arrays, the effect of element shape, geometry, edge roughness, magnetic coupling, and magnetoresistance. (4) Identifying structure-properties relationship of various nano-objects to understand their functionality and response under various stimulus including magnetic field and electric bias. Goals for FY 2009-2010: (1) Understanding electronic inhomogeneity and light-induced insulator-metal transition in strongly correlated electron systems and structural defects that enhance thermoelectric power. (2) Interfaces phenomena in superconducting cuprates and manganites. (3) Fabrication of sandwiched ferromagnetic (FM) and nomagnetic NM elements (FM/NM/FM) and lithographically patterned spintronic devices to study mesoscopic magnetic structure, properties and response under applied high-frequency pulse-current. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Studies of Nanoscale Structure and Structural Defects in Advanced Materials B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0201010 Structure Of Materials 1858478 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Zhu, Yimei BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-MA114MAEA-BUDG The main focus of this interdisciplinary Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) effort is the development of novel biomimetic approaches for the creation of well defined nanoscale 2D and 3D architectures that incorporate functional nano-objects and biological molecules into a hybrid system. Our methodology toward this goal utilizes a strategy of bio-programmable assembly: the high degree of selectivity and addressability specific to biomolecules such as nucleic acids, peptides and proteins is used to the guide nano-objects interactions and structure formation. The central areas of this effort include (i) an understanding of the interplay between selective biological interactions and non-selective physical factors for the bio-programmable assembly of hybrid systems; (ii) development of methods for the assembly of inorganic nano-components into well defined nanostructures using bio-scaffolds, cooperative effects, and bio-directed reactions. In addition, underlying all work in assembly is the need for a broader library of biological approaches that provide the required selectivity of interaction, and methods for linking the biological elements to the inorganic nano-materials. Our research strategy combines an exploration of the microscopic structure of nanoscale objects with a range of methods for the assembly of such systems, including both biochemical and physiochemical approaches. This work has a potential impact on a broad range of nano-technologies related to energy conversion, medical applications, biohazard detection, and novel methods for nanosystem fabrications. The developed approach opens many novel routes for building systems from nano-elements of various natures and different functionalities (optical, electrical, biochemical, etc.) into pre-designed structures. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Bio-Inspired Programmable Assembly B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0203010 Materials Chemistry 330868 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Gang, Oleg BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-MA221MABA-BUDG The purpose of the project is to realize the full potential of industrial 2G conductors through improvements in the properties of the Y1Ba2Cu3O7 (YBCO) superconductor. Our group concentrates its effort on studying the fundamental thermodynamics of YBCO nucleation and texture development. The superconductors are sythesized by the ex-situ conversion of thick fluoride-based MOD and BaF2 precursor films. The BaF2 films are deposited by electron beam evaporation and serve as model objects for better understanding of the growth and texture development of industrial coatings. This year's effort was focused on transferring our structure-improvement strategy, developed in FY05-FY06 on laboratory-scale BaF2 films, to the processing of industrial thick-film MOD coatings manufactured by American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC). Two approaches for structure improvement and Jc enhancement are emphasized: (i) elimination of phases that do not carry any Jc, for example impurity phases such as BaCuO2 and randomly oriented YBCO, and (ii) reduction of the grain size of c-axis oriented YBCO. In addition this work complements pinning and substrate-improvement research being conducted at other national laboratories. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Practical Conductor Development for Electric Power Systems Utilizing High-Tc Oxides A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 TD5001100 HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCON. R&D 296597 OE USDOE Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE) SOLOVYOV,VYACHESLAV BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-MA453MAEA-BUDG The objective of this work is to assure that the development of advanced batteries for transportation is not constrained by the availability of advanced cost-effective materials. The emphasis is on new cathodes and electrolytes for high energy and high rate lithium ion batteries. At present commercial lithium ion batteries use LiCoO2 cathodes. However, these are too expensive for transportation applications. LiNiO2 and LiMn2O4 are low cost substitutes but they are highly irreproducible materials. Also LiMn2O4 has low capacity. Future emphasis will be on materials with higher capacities such as layered substituted LiCo1/3Mn1/3Ni1/3O2, LiMn2O4, and LiFe1-xMxPO4 (M is doping metals, such as Mn, Co, and Ni) materials. Some of these materials also tend to dissolve in the electrolyte at elevated temperatures. A big obstacle to the development of a reproducible stable material is a lack of understanding of the structural factors that affect cathode behavior, their interaction with the electrolyte, and the function and formation of the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer. A key component of the present program at BNL has been the development of in situ x-ray methods using the unique synchrotron facilities at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) to do in situ studies of battery materials. By using a combination of x-ray diffraction and x-ray absorption, it is possible to elucidate the chemical and structural parameters that affect performance and life. The findings of this work will be used to guide the synthesis of new cathode materials. The synthesis of new electrolyte additives, salts, and electrolyte systems will also be carried out together with the studies of the SEI lay formation and functionality. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Advanced Chemistry: Diagnostics (BNL) A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 VT1102000 Energy Storage R&D 245234 EE USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) Yang, Xiao-Qing BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-MA500MAEA-BUDG The project of High Power Energy Storage under the program of Hybrid and Electric Systems, which is targeting more fuel-efficient light duty vehicles that can reduce U.S. dependence on foreign petroleum, without sacrificing performance. There is an emphasis on developing and improving critical component technologies; and energy storage technologies are one of these critical components. Energy storage devices enhance the efficiency of the prime power source in HEVs by leveling the load, and they capture braking energy to produce more fuel efficient and cleaner vehicles. In addition, in PHEVs, they provide the primary power source for a number of"all electric"miles, after which they again operate in HEV mode. Better energy storage systems are needed to help expand the commercial markets for HEVs and to help make PHEVs commercially viable. The objective of this work is to study issues that affect the abuse tolerance of high-power lithium-ion cells, especially to study the factors that control the thermal abuse limitations in advanced lithium-ion cell chemistries and to understand the mechanisms by which different cell components enhance the inherent safety of the cell chemistry. Our approach is to use various synchrotron based X-ray techniques to characterize electrode materials and electrodes taken from baseline cells. Ex situ soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) will be used to distinguish the structural differences between surface and bulk of electrodes using both electron yield (EY) and fluorescence yield (FY) detectors. Synchrotron based In situ and time resolved X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques will also be used to understand the reactions that occur in charged cathodes at elevated temperatures in the presence of electrolyte. Hard and soft XAS will be used to elucidate the charge compensation mechanisms for cathode materials during electrochemical cycling. In situ XRD with PSD detector will be used to monitor the structural changes of the electrode materials during charge-discharge cycling at various C rates. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Abuse Tolerance Improvement (BNL) A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 VT1102000 Energy Storage R&D 431665 EE USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE) Yang, Xiao-Qing BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-MA507MAAA-BUDG The ability to synthesize, functionalize, and purify nanomaterials and to understand their transport, optical and mechanical properties lies at the forefront of current materials science research. The goal of this project is to understand the chemistry and physical properties in two of the most intriguing nanoscale materials systems: carbon nanotubes and nanoscale forms of perovskite oxides. Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) has built expertise in the synthesis of high-quality and novel nanomaterial systems, and in techniques for the purification, chemical functionalization, and characterization of their composition and structure, including powerful techniques utilizing the National Synchrotron Light Source. Brookhaven has also defined capabilities for the characterization of the transport and optical properties of individual quasi-1d wires of nanomaterial and is developing new techniques for the characterization of the structure of the individual nanomaterial wires. The Brookhaven theory group is building the theoretical foundations to understand these material properties. In this work, we are correlating the chemical nature of nanomaterials with the transport and optical properties toward enabling the rational design of functional nanomaterials with enhanced physicochemical properties. Specific recent advances include the synthesis of high quality ternary metal oxide (including perovskite) fluoride nanostructures, synthesis of carbon nanotube-quantum dot heterostructures, spectroscopy and photoconductivity studies of individual carbon nanotubes, and spectroscopy and electron diffraction structural characterization of the same individual carbon nanotube. New studies will build upon these accomplishments to understand the optoelectronic properties of the quasi 1-d carbon nanotube materials that have been functionalized with 0-d semiconductor quantum dots. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Synthesis and Characterization of Individual Carbon and Perovskite Oxide Nanotubes B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0201050 Engineering Materials 778976 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) WONG, STAN BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-MA509MACA-BUDG Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE): Understanding correlated electron materials represents one of theis a grand challenges for the Basic Energy Sciences Directorate at Brookhaven National Laboratory. At the focus are cuprate materials where many fundamental questions remain about the nature of high temperature superconductivity (HTS). We use a unique molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) synthesis technique that we have developed which offers unparalleled control to produce atomically perfect thin films, multilayers, and superlattices containing cuprates and other complex oxides. This capability allows us to make HTS nanowires, nanorings and nanodots as well as heterostructures of unprecedented quality, and perform on them a series of challenging experiments that were not previously possible. Bulk Materials Synthesis: Single-crystal growth using high temperature fluxes, chemical vapor transport and vapor-liquid-solid vapor deposition. Exploratory synthesis for new correlated electron materials and phenomena. Improvement in materials quality and characteristics of known model materials in condensed matter physics. Characterization of magnetic, electrical and thermal transport, and thermodynamic properties. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Molecular Beam Epitaxy of Complex Materials/Bulk Materials Synthesis and Characterization B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0201050 Engineering Materials 1801151 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) BOZOVIC, IVAN BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-MA510MAEA-BUDG We will continue studies of platinum monolayer electrocatalysts for the O2 reduction reaction aiming at producing ultimately low Pt content electrocatalysts with high activity and good stability, supported by stable, inexpensive alloy-, metal- or metal-alloy-core-shell-, oxide-, carbide- or nitride-nanoparticles. Studies using well-defined single crystal metal-, alloy-, and oxide-surfaces will be carried out to gain understanding of the atomic-scale phenomena involved in the interactions of Pt monolayers with supporting surfaces. By kinetic modeling and theoretical calculations, we will obtain deeper insight into the kinetics of the O2 reduction reaction, the role of proton transfer, and the bonding of O2, O, and OH. All the catalysts components will be stable in acid solutions and their price will not be a limiting factor for their application. We will continue to study the stabilizing effect of gold clusters on Pt, to establish Pd as an alternative for Pt as the electrocatalyst, and further expand our efforts to make existing pyrochlore and perovskite oxides stable in acidic media. The success of our work will greatly contribute to resolving the major problems in existing fuel cell technology, which is related to the electrocatalysts for the O2 reduction reaction, and thereby opening the road to its successful commercialization. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Metal and Metal Oxide-Supported Platinum Monolayer Electrocatalysis for Oxygen Recution B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0302010 Chemical Energy 757172 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Adzic, Radoslav BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-MO082-BUDG The 2007 ACS Summer Schools in Nuclear and Radiochemistry were funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and held for the 24th year at San Jose State University (SJSU) and the19th year at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). The Schools offer undergraduate students with U.S. citizenship an opportunity to complete coursework through ACS accredited chemistry degree programs at SJSU or the State University of New York at Stony Brook. The courses include lecture and laboratory work on the fundamentals and applications of nuclear and radiochemistry. The number of students participating at each site is limited to 12, and the low student-to-instructor ratio is needed due to the intense nature of the 6-week program. To broaden the students'perspectives on nuclear science, prominent research scientists active in nuclear and/or radiochemical research participate in a Guest Lecture Series. Symposia emphasizing environmental chemistry, nuclear medicine, and career opportunities are conducted as a part of the program. The Department of Energys Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) renewed the proposal for the Summer Schools starting March 1, 2007, with contributions from Biological and Environmental Remediation (BER) and Nuclear Physics (NP). The programs held during the summer of 2007 were the first of the five years committed under the renewed grant. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Renewal of Support for the American Chemical Society's summer Schools in Nuclear Radiochemistry B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0302030 Heavy Element Chemistry 159989 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) FERRIERI, RICH BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-NC001-BUDG BNL's Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) is a user-centered science facility for the synthesis, processing, characterization, and modeling of nanoscale materials. Its cornerstone is a unique array of state-of-the-art instruments and a dedicated endstation a the National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS), operated and supervised by an outstanding technical and scientific staff to meet the needs of external users. The CFN's Science Program seeks to understand functional nanomaterials and their chemical and physical response, and to devise new kinds of materials. The focus is on surface science and nanocatalysis, electronic nanomaterials, and soft/biological nanomaterials. Specific projects are largely defined by the confluence of interests and needs of users from university, industry, and government laboratories with the expertise and interests of the CFNs scientific staff. The CFNs Users Program has grown steadily since its inception in FY2003, and even more steeply after the completion of the CFN's new building, where all CFN personnel and equipment are already housed. The transition to full operations ends in March 2008, after which users will be able to take full advantage of the breadth of tools for nanoscience research at a single location and will benefit from the CFN staff's expertise and dedication. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Center for Functional Nanomaterials B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC020401H Center for Functional Nanomaterials 19938701 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) MENDEZ, EMILIO BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-NN179NNHA-BUDG This work effort may support at a minimum level or concurrently, as appropriate the Technology Transfer and Science Education missions of the Department of Energy (DOE). President Clinton signed the Fiscal Year 1994 Foreign Appropriations Act (P.L. 103-87) on September 30, 1993. Section 575 of the Act contains provisions to establish a"program of cooperation between scientific and engineering institutes in the Newly Independent States (NIS) of the Former Soviet Union (FSU) and national laboratories and other qualified academic institutes of the United States."The Act appropriated $35 million for partnerships involving United States industry, universities, DOE national laboratories, and key NIS institutes. This program has been funded every year since its inception except for FY 1995. The partnerships"are designed to stabilize the technology base in the cooperating states,"and"prevent and reduce proliferation of weapons of mass destruction."The stabilization element (Thrust 1) provides immediate funding to the NIS institutes in support of United States nonproliferation goals. The NIS institutes and the United States national laboratories will develop technologies appropriate for commercialization. The cost-shared partnership element (Thrust 2) leverages United States program funds with in-kind United States industry resources. Projects are reviewed by an Inter-Laboratory Board before being forwarded to the DOE. The DOE also gets the project reviewed by the Department of State, Commerce and Defense. The Inter-Laboratory Board has representatives from ten DOE national laboratories and the Kansas City Plant and is the coordinating body and operations center for laboratory activities. DOE has decided to support only Thrust 2 projects in the current and future years. Any future support for this program will come to Brookhaven National Laboratory directly from the National Nuclear Security Administration. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Global Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention A 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 NN4101010 Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention (US) 1930774 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) ROHATGI, UPENDRA BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PM002-BUDG The proposed research is to conduct first-principles-based theoretical studies of electronic structure and excitation properties of several classes of transition-metal-compound nanotubes and nanoheterostructures that are of great scientific and technical interest. These include transition-metal-dichalcogenide nanotubes in spin-frustrated geometries, potential self-assembly and thermoelectric power of CoO2 nanotubes, magnetic structure and spin dynamics of VOx nanotubes, and heterogeneous transition-metal-oxide/chalcogenide nanostructures. In addition, pronounced nano-scale physics in strongly correlated bulk materials are of great interest, with a focus on the potential modulation of these already interesting and important properties in nano-scale systems. Beside the conventional first-principles methods, the proposed study also includes new theoretical development to properly account for the strong many-body interactions and short-range order essential to the rich correlated nature of these materials. The goal of this research is to bring the scientific research field closer toward a broader and deeper understanding of electron correlations in these materials, thus guiding the discovery and design of new functional nanomaterials, especially for solar and thermoelectric energy applications, both essential to the central missions of DOE-BES and BNL. These efforts respond to the DOE initiative in Theoretical Nanoscience and the activity at BNL's Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) and the National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS). 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Electronic Properties of Transition-Metal-Compound Nanotubes B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0202030 Condensed Matter Theory, Particle-Solid Interactio 636336 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) KU, WEI BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PM007-BUDG We plan to use two spectroscopic imaging STM systems to study the following problems of electronic structure in strongly correlated transition metal oxides and heavy fermion systems: 1.Cuprate Quasiparticle Extinction due to Mottness in Bi2Sr2CaCuO8+d 2.Temperature Dependence of Quasiparticle Interference 3.Internal Electronic Structure 4a0-wide domains in Ca2xNaxCuO2Cl2&Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+? 4.Heavy Quasiparticle Interference and Inelastic Tunneling in Sr3Ru2O7 5.Heavy f-electron physics from SI-STM in URu2Si2 Simultaneously, thenew SI-STM instruments will be developed for installation at Brookhaven as soon as laboratory faculties become available. To prepare for this first generation BNL OXIDE-MBE-ARPE-STM system, laboratories in 480 will be rebuilt. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Spectroscopic Imaging STM Studies of Atomic Scale Electronic Structure in Transition Metal Oxide B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0202020 Experimental Condensed Matter Physics 663105 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) DAVIS, SEAMUS BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO001-BUDG The goal of"Spin and Nuclear Structure Investigations with Hadronic Probes"is to study the spin structure of the proton using polarized proton collisions in the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC). The RHIC accelerator collides beams of polarized protons, reaching very high energy. Experiments at RHIC study the polarization of the constituents of the protons the gluons that hold the proton together, the quarks and the anti-quarks.RHIC is the most sensitive machine for this study, complementing results from the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), the Centre Europen de Recherche Nuclaires (CERN) and Deutsches elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) which show that the quarks themselves carry only 30% of the proton spin. This work is performed in support of the DOE Mission on Science and Technology as defined in the Office of Science Strategic Plan. It addresses the Objective of Exploring Matter and Energy and specifically the Challenge of Components of Matter. It is a component of the Brookhaven National Laboratory Critical Outcome on Excellence in Science and Technology and particularly supports the Objectives of Research Quality and Relevance to DOE Mission. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Spin and Nuclear Structure Investigations with Hadronic Probes B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KB0101022 Medium Energy, Other National Laboratory Research 2480699 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Bunce, Gerry BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO003-BUDG The mission covered by this proposal is the conduct of heavy ion research at ultra-relativistic energies by nuclear physics groups at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The primary goal of this research is a fundamental understanding of the behavior of nuclear matter under the influence of the strong interaction. Strongly interacting matter is essentially all the visible matter in the universe. This goal is pursued in experiments that study nuclear matter under extreme conditions of temperature and density. They seek to discover and characterize phase transitions between matter composed of hadrons and matter composed of free partons (quarks and gluons) known as the Quark Gluon Plasma. This work will elucidate the behavior of the strong interaction and also the structure of the universe a few microseconds after its creation. The primary research tools are the BNL Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) and its heavy ion experiments. RHIC and its experiments are operational at or above their design parameters; in the first running periods new and striking features of heavy ion collisions at the highest available energies have been discovered. The matter created in central collisions at RHIC is new and the primary goal of the research is to characterize and understand the newly created state. The nuclear physics groups whose work is described in this proposal are key participants in the international collaborations performing this research. ATLAS Heavy Ion activities are discussed here as well as in the FWP for RHIC Experimental Operations. These groups also pursue the study of polarized proton collisions using the same suite of research tools. The goal is an understanding of the spin structure of the nucleon. (See the Work Proposal under B&R No. KB0101022.) Secondary research goals of the groups whose work is described here are (in priority order):1.Understanding the behavior of quarks and gluons in nuclei through the study of proton-ion collisions, using the same suite of research tools.2.Developing the physics and technical case for enhancement of these research tools for extended research in heavy ion physics.3.Exploring and participating in the heavy ion research opportunities available at other facilities, such as the CERN Large Hadron Collider.This work is performed in support of the DOE Mission on Science and Technology as defined in the Office of Science Strategic Plan. It addresses the Objectives of Exploring Matter and Energy, and specifically the Challenges of Components of Matter and Origin and the Fate of the Universe. It is a component of the Brookhaven National Laboratory Critical Outcome on Excellence in Science and Technology and particularly supports the Objectives of Research Quality and Relevance to the DOE Mission. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Heavy Ion Research B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KB0201021 Heavy Ion, Rhic Research 11292480 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) VIDEBAEK, FLEMMING BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO004-BUDG The activity proposed here includes the operation, maintenance and facility support for the experimental research program at the BNL Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC). The primary effort is the support of the scientific research program carried out at RHIC by the BRAHMS, PHENIX, PHOBOS, and STAR experiments. These experiments are conducted by international collaborations varying in size from a few dozen to a few hundred scientists and students; the total size of the RHIC scientific program is over 1000 scientists and students worldwide. ATLAS Heavy Ion activities are discussed here as well as the FWP for Heavy Ion research. The research program is described in the FWP for KB0201021. (Note: The BRAHMS and PHOBOS experiments have completed experimental operations as of the end of FY 2006.) This work proposal includes support of: The detector-specific operations group of each experiment. Facility infrastructure in the RHIC experimental areas. The RHIC Computing Facility (RCF), a dedicated computing support facility, whose mission is to provide resources for data collection, storage and analysis for all RHIC experiments. The detector R&D required to prepare for future capital projects to optimize the physics capabilities of PHENIX and STAR as RHIC begins to deliver luminosity beyond the design value. The capital equipment funds requested in this work proposal are for: 1.RCF. 2.The major RHIC experiments, PHENIX and STAR, and Instrumentation required for the RHIC Spin program. 3. Facility infrastructure. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 RHIC Experimental Operations B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KB0202012 Heavy Ion, RHIC Experimental Support 32988232 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Hallman, Timothy BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO006-BUDG Research in the BNL Nuclear Theory Group focuses on Quantum Chromo-Dynamics (QCD) and High Energy Nuclear Physics. The greatest emphasis is on developing the understanding of high energy nuclear collisions, the properties of high energy density matter and the structure functions of hadrons, including the effects of spin. Such phenomena are probed at RHIC at BNL. The goals are to understand the high energy limit of hadronic interactions in QCD, the asymptotic nature of strongly interacting matter at high energy density, the transition from hadronic matter to the quark-gluon plasma (QGP), and the origin of the gluonic and quark content of matter. There is active work on theory and phenomenology of ultrarelativistic nuclear collisions, the phase diagram of QCD at high temperature, density and on small x physics, as well as on the phenomenology of electron-nucleus collisions and the spin structure functions of nucleons which constitute the program of a future electron-ion collider (EIC). The BNL Nuclear Theory Group is an international and national focal point for research related to RHIC. The vibrant visitors program from the United States and abroad facilitates scientific collaboration essential for the development of the high-energy nuclear physics program centered around RHIC. The group also trains postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and joins with the experimental groups at RHIC in providing pedagogical lectures. There is a strong overlap with the High Energy Theory Group that has a strong tradition in studies of QCD and high energy physics phenomenology. There is a close collaboration with the RIKEN BNL Research Center at Brookhaven whose main emphasis is on QCD, RHIC phenomenology and polarization physics and with the recently established Lattice Gauge Group which performs research on the quantitative understanding of QCD at finite temperature and densities using advanced numerical methods. This work is performed in support of the DOE Mission on Science&Technology as defined in the Office of Science Strategic Plan. It addresses the objective of Exploring Matter&Energy and specifically the Challenge of Components of Matter. It is a component of the Brookhaven National Laboratory Critical Outcome on Excellence in Science&Technology and particularly supports the Objectives of Research Quality and Relevance to the DOE Mission. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Nuclear Theory B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KB0301020 Theory, National Laboratory Research 2117203 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) KHARZEEV, DMIRTRI BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO010-BUDG The principal objectives of this program are (1) the study of cooperative phenomena in complex solids by elastic and inelastic neutron scattering, and (2) innovative contributions to the national infrastructure for neutron scattering. Much of the current research involves transition-metal oxide compounds, as they exhibit intriguing and important phenomena such as high-temperature superconductivity, ferroelectricity, and magnetism. Studies address the roles of nanoscale inhomogeneity, quantum fluctuations, reduced dimensionality, and disorder. Growth of suitable single-crystal samples is an essential part of the program. Neutron scattering experiments are carried out at the best facilities in the U.S. and abroad, and are complemented by collaborative experiments with other Brookhaven groups, especially at the National Synchrotron Light Source. In instrumentation, this program provides scientific leadership of the instrument development team for HYSPEC, an inelastic spectrometer with polarization analysis under construction at the Spallation Neutron Source; other novel techniques for spallation instrumentation are under study. Supervision is also provided for relocation of the BNL-Japan spectrometer to the High Flux Isotope Reactor, as part of the US-Japan Collaborative Program on Neutron Scattering. The BNL-NIST Alliance involves collabortive efforts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Center for Neutron Research. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Neutron Scattering B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0202010 X-Ray and Neutron Scattering Research 2836078 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Tranquada, John BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO011-BUDG The central objective of this program is to carry out basic studies of the structural, electronic and magnetic properties of condensed matter systems using synchrotron-based x-ray scattering techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on electronic and magnetic structure and phase behavior, on collective excitations in solids and on the investigation of surface and interfacial phenomena. The X-ray Scattering Group also develops instrumentation, has maintained and operated three beamlines at the National Synchrotron Light Source and is involved in the development and use of two sectors at the Advanced Photon Source. The proposed research focuses on strongly correlated electron systems. Major long-term objectives include understanding charge dynamics in these systems over a wide range of timescales, investigations of the role of inhomgeneities in strongly correlated phenomena and the electronic behavior at surfaces and interfaces. Inelastic x-ray scattering and hard and soft x-ray resonant scattering experiments will be carried out in close collaboration with related efforts in CMPMSD and at BNL to address these questions. A new research direction within the group will be initiated to work on providing new tools to solve thestructure of nanoscaled objects and applying these to energy-relevant materials. This effort will be a subtask of the group and funded under a separate FWP. It will be led by S. Billinge. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 X-ray Scattering B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0202010 X-Ray and Neutron Scattering Research 2064436 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) HILL, JOHN BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO015-BUDG The goal of this research is the theoretical understanding of condensed matter and statistical physics with emphasis on experiments performed at facilities such as the National Synchrotron Light Source. Theoretical work on magnetism and high temperature superconductivity has included a close collaboration with the Neutron Scattering Group. Studies of charge transport in"bad metals", such as oxide and organic conductors and superconductors, involve collaboration with experimental groups working on infra-red and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopies. Work on x-ray magnetic scattering and orbital ordering has had a strong impact on the program of the X-ray Scattering Group. In response to the ramping up of activity at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, we are actively pursuing research in both quantum dots and carbon nanotubes, both canonical nanosystems. Different aspects of the electronic structure of surfaces and alloys are being addressed, including the magnetism of adlayers, compounds, and nanostructures, the relationships between electron spectroscopies and the underlying ground state properties, and the prediction of (meta-)stable alloy phases and atomic-scale microstructure. In addition, first-principles theoretical study of strongly correlated materials with broken symmetry is a significant part of our focus. This includes development of new theories, approximations, and numerical methods in handling strong many-body interactions, as part of the group effort under the Computational Materials Science Network (CMSN): Predictive Capability for Strongly Correlated Systems. Theoretical work on the statistical properties of complex systems provides an interface between physical and life sciences in the laboratory. Some of its aspects involve collaboration with the Soft Condensed Matter Group in the Condensed Matter Physics and Material Science Department, experimental groups in the Biology Department, as well as the Computational Science Center. These efforts respond to the DOE initiatives in Complex Materials, Nanoscience, and Scientific Computing. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Condensed Matter Theory B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0202030 Condensed Matter Theory, Particle-Solid Interactio 1525734 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) TSVELIK, ALEXEI BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO016-BUDG The Electron Spectroscopy Program conducts experimental studies of the electronic and magnetic properties of complex materials, and further examines how such properties influence the physical behavior of these materials. The program places a special emphasis on developing new spectroscopic techniques based at the National Synchrotron Light Source. In particular, new experimental capabilities in angle resolved photoemission and infrared spectroscopy allow detailed studies of correlated systems. Research topics include: high resolution photoemission studies of complex oxides and infrared studies of correlated metals including ultra-thin films and oxides. A component of the program is also devoted to the synthesis of oxide thin films using the technique Pulsed Laser Deposition. The work in this program falls within the Complexity and Nanotechnology Initiatives of the DOE. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Electron Spectroscopy B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0202020 Experimental Condensed Matter Physics 1753260 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) JOHNSON, PETER BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO022-BUDG Brookhaven National Laboratory physicists and support personnel conduct both experimental and theoretical research, usually in collaboration with scientists from universities and other laboratories. This work is an integral part of a National and International program of basic research which aims at a more complete understanding of natural phenomena at the sub-atomic level. The experimental work described below is carried out at the Brookhaven National Laboratory Alternating Gradient Synchrotron and at other accelerator centers, principally Fermilab and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Some of the theoretical work relies on the availability of large fast computers, either at Brookhaven National Laboratory or other sites. This work is performed in support of the DOE Mission on Science and Technology as defined in the Office of Science Stragetic Plan. It addresses the Objective of Exploring Matter and Energy and specifically the Challenge of Components of Matter.It is a component of the Brookhaven National Laboratory Critical Outcome in Excellence in Science and Technology and particularly supports the Objectives of Research Quality and Relevance to the DOE Mission. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Proton Accelerator Research B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1101020 Proton Research, National Laboratory 6758803 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Lissauer, David BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO024-BUDG This activity includes research and development on particle detectors, targets, electronics, data acquisition, and planning for experimental facilities. This work is in support of high energy physics research at the Brookhaven Alternating Gradient Synchrotron (AGS) and at other facilities where Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) physicists are engaged in high energy research. This work is performed in support of the DOE Mission on Science and Technology as defined in the Office of Science Strategic Plan. It addresses the Objectives of Extraordinary Tools for Extraordinary Science and specifically the Challenges of Instrumentation for Science. It is a component of the Brookhaven National Laboratory Critical Outcome on Excellence in Science and Technology and particularly supports the Objectives of Research Quality and Relevances to the DOE Mission. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Other Technology R&D Detector Development B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1503020 Advanced Technology Research, Other Technology R&D 791008 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Lissauer, David BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO027-BUDG There is a major participation by U. S. Physicists in the A Toroidal LHC Apparatus (ATLAS) experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This international project will be one of the forefront High Energy Physics research projects in the time period beginning with LHC turn-on in 2008 and extending for at least a decade. ATLAS will produce very large volumes of data, and unprecedented computing capabilities will be required to handle and process the data. Brookhaven physicists have accepted two major responsibilities with regard to U.S. ATLAS computing. First the Tier 1 U.S. ATLAS computing facility will be at Brookhaven and Brookhaven will plan and manage the deployment and operation of approximately six regional Tier 2 U.S. ATLAS facilities which will be integrated with the Tier 1 into a seamless distributed computing grid. Secondly, Brookhaven will manage the overall U.S. ATLAS software effort including the software support services, to complement BNLs Tier 1 Facility role and to complement and support Brookhavens other current and future ATLAS activities in detector development.This work is performed in support of the DOE Mission on Science and Technology as defined in the Office of Science Strategic Plan. It addresses the Objectives of Extraordinary Tools for Extraordinary Science and specifically the Challenges of Instrumentation for Science and Science Simulation. It is a component of the Brookhaven National Laboratory Critical Outcome on Excellence in Science and Technology and particularly supports the Objectives of Research Quality, Relevance to the DOE Mission and Constructing and Operating Research Facilities. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 U.S. ATLAS Computing B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1102051 Proton Facilities - LHC Support, Software and Comp 11403523 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) ERNST, MICHAEL BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO034-BUDG The primary goal of the group is to understand the effects of nanoscale confinement and the role of self-assembly in soft materials through the use of patterned templates and well-defined interfaces. We use synchrotron x-ray scattering, scanning probe and optical microscopy techniques to study fundamental properties of complex fluids, simple liquids, macromolecular assemblies, liquid crystals, polymers, and biomolecular materials. The challenges are (1) to understand liquids under nano-confinement, (2) how templates and confinement can be used to direct the assembly of biomolecular materials and diblock copolymer thin films, (3) to understand the fundamental interactions which give rise to similar self-assembly behavior for a wide variety of systems, (4) how the order correlates with function. Understanding structural aspects of self-assembly and thin organic films underlies many emerging organic based devices and energy technologies. The program supports the DOE mission focus of Science&Technology by performing forefront science aligned with DOE strategic goals in a safe, environmentally sound and efficient manner. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Soft-Matter Physics B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0203010 Materials Chemistry 1040517 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) OCKO, BEN BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO037-BUDG BNL is the home of the very successful Accelerator Test Facility (ATF), supporting research that HEP funds at universities and in industry including research funded through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. In FY 2009, the ATF will continue a program of testing advanced accelerator concepts, developing new instrumentation, and developing next generation high brightness electron sources based on laser-driven photocathodes. There are currently twelve experiments approved by the Program Advisory Committee ongoing at the ATF. The following three experiments were selected to illustrate current directions of the research at the ATF. 1. The Multibunch Plasma Wakefield Experiment studies the possibility of accelerating beams to International Linear Collider (ILC) range energies utilizing a SLAC scale accelerator. 2. The Ion beam generation experiment demonstrated record intensity and brightness of an MeV proton beam produced by the interaction of a unique terawatt CO2 laser beam with a foil target. This beam has many potential applications including ongoing study of graphene films. 3. Regenerative laser cavity studies provide an opportunity to increase the intensity of Compton based gamma sources by orders of magnitude and has a potential application as a polarized positron source for the ILC, Compact Linear Collider (CLIC) and Super B factory. It can also be utilized as a very compact source of high brightness X rays. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Physics of Beams at the BNL Accelerator Test Facility B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KC0202010 X-Ray and Neutron Scattering Research 512028 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) YAKIMENKO, VITALY BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO038-BUDG There is a major participation by U.S. physicists in the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This international research program will be one of the forefront High Energy Physics research programs in the time period beginning with LHC turn-on for physics at 14 TeV in 2008 and extending for at least a decade. Brookhaven National Laboratory physicists have accepted major responsibilities as a part of the U.S. ATLAS Program. The Program Management Office is located at Brookhaven. In addition, a Brookhaven physicist has a leadership role in the Technical Coordination Project Office for ATLAS. This work complements Brookhaven's major effort on computing for the ATLAS experiment. This work is performed in support of the DOE Mission on Science and Technology as defined in the Office of Science Strategic Plan. It addresses the Objectives of Extraordinary Tools for Extraordinary Science and Exploring Matter and Energy and specifically addresses the Challenges of Instrumentation for Science and Components of matter. It is a component of the Brookhaven National Laboratory Critical Outcome on Excellence in Science and Technolgy, and particularly supports the Objectives of Research Quality and Relevance to the DOE Mission. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 ATLAS M&O B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1301020 Non-Accelerator Physics Research, National Laborat 8966890 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Gordon, Howard BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO039-BUDG The program of the High Energy Theory Group is very intimately coupled to experimental High Energy Physics. The research effort of the theory group consciously aims to provide critical support to collider physics at the Tevatron, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the proposed International Linear Collider (ILC), as well as to neutrino experiments and B and K facilities. Considerable effort is devoted to Higgs searches, precision electroweak studies, the phenomenology of models beyond the Standard Model, perturbative quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and spin physics and to the use of Monte Carlo gauge techniques for diverse applications to phenomenology. This work is performed in support of the DOE Mission on Science and Technology as defined in the Office of Science Strategic Plan. It addresses the Objectives of Extraordinary Tools for Extraordinary Science and specifically the Challenges of Instrumentation for Science. It is a component of the Brookhaven National Laboratory Critical Outcome on Excellence in Science and Technology and particularly supports the Objectives of Research Quality and Relevance to the DOE Mission. This work effort may support at a minimum level or concurrently, as appropriate, the Technology Transfer and Science Education missions of the Department of Energy. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Theoretical Physics B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1401020 Theoretical Physics Research, National Laboratory 3042794 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) SONI, AMARJIT BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO045-BUDG The Lattice Gauge Theory group at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) exploits the quantum chromodynamics on a chip (QCDOC) 20 Teraflops computers operated at BNL as well as a new 100 Teraflops BlueGene/L of the New York Center for Computational Sciences (NYCCS) at BNL. The group furthermore participates in a large-scale numerical project on the 360 Teraflops BlueGene/L computer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The group uses these computers for lattice gauge computations in quantum chromodynamics (QCD) at finite temperature and non-zero baryon chemical potential. The research work of the group provides crucial input to the theoretical modeling of heavy ion collisions and complements the world-leading experimental effort in this area at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) facility. The widely accessible supercomputers in the 10 to 100 Teraflops class, such as QCDOC and BlueGene/L, allow vastly improved (i.e., more realistic) simulations of QCD at high temperatures and densities. Such computing power will be exploited by the Lattice Gauge Theory group at BNL and the national lattice gauge theory community. Finite temperature QCD simulations on the lattice will be crucial in the interpretation of new phenomena observed at RHIC and the design studies of future experiments at this world-leading research facility. There are a number of issues that are critical to the RHIC physics program, which can only be addressed from first principles through lattice gauge theory calculations. These include the nature of the QCD phase transition, the properties of the quark-gluon plasma, including its strange quark content, the equation of state and the location of a second order phase transition point (chiral critical point) at non-zero baryon number density. The Lattice group at BNL addresses all of these issues. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Lattice Gauge Nuclear Theory Group B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KB0301020 Theory, National Laboratory Research 216558 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) KARSCH, FRITHJOF BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO058-BUDG We will provide scientists with effective and dependable access to the Open Science Grid (OSG), a national distributed computational facility. This proposal is part of a 5-year program of work of three thrusts: the OSG Facility; Education, Outreach and Training; and Science Driven Extensions. The program is composed of joint projects across more than 15 institutions.The requirements in scale of resources, users, capacity and performance of the OSG Facility are driven by the user communities, in particular the physics communities that are committed to the use of OSG. We plan to maintain and operate a Petascale nationwide distributed facility that can grow to provide thousands of users at universities and DOE laboratories throughout the U.S. with effective access to massive computational and storage resources. In the Extensions area our program includes the establishment of an OSG Workload Management System deployed for OSG use, based on extensions of the PanDA system we have developed for ATLAS. Technical activities to engage, train and include new researchers are integral parts of our program of work, particularly through adapting and supporting PanDA for their needs. The Engagement activity brings new communities to contribute to and benefit from the facility. New IT technologies are integrated and deployed in response to explicit needs and are evaluated in a real-life setting. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 (SciDAC) Sustaining&Extending the Open Science Grid (OSG) B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1401030 Theoretical Physics Research, Scientific Discovery 752703 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Wenaus, Torre BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO066-BUDG There is significant participation by U.S. scientists in the Daya Bay neutrino experiment at the Daya Bay reactor complex in China. This research program will be one of the forefront HighEnergy Physics research programs seeking to elucidate the nature of neutrinos. Brookhaven National Laboratory has major responsibilities in the U.S. Daya Bay Program. The Chief Scientist, Chief Engineer and Safety Officer from the Project Office are all located at Brookhaven. In addition, a Brookhaven physicist is the Level 2 Manager for the Muon System. A Brookhaven engineer is the Level 2 Manager for the Installation and Integration Systems and a BNL physicist serves as Level 3 manager for Simulations and Analysis. BNL scientists are active in developing the tools to exploit Daya Bay experiment to produce world leading scientific results. This activity is closely related to work in the Chemistry department, where a BNL chemist serves as Level 3 Manager for Liquid Scintillator.This work is performed in support of the DOE Mission on Science and Technology as defined in the Office of Science Strategic Plan. It addresses the Objectives of Exploring the Fundamental Interactions of Energy, Matter, Time and Space. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Daya Bay Research B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1301020 Non-Accelerator Physics Research, National Laborat 1506337 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) KETTELL, STEVEN BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO073-BUDG There is significant participation by U.S. scientists in the Daya Bay neutrino experiment at the Daya Bay reactor complex in China. The U.S. Daya Bay Project will deliver a forefront High Energy Physics experiment to elucidate the nature of neutrinos. Brookhaven National Laboratory has major responsibilities in the U.S. Daya Bay Project, involving collaboration between scientists in the Physics and Chemistry Departments. The Chief Scientist, Chief Engineer and Safety Officer for the Project are located at Brookhaven. In addition, a Brookhaven physicist is the Level 2 Manager for the Muon System. A Brookhaven engineer serves as the Level 2 Manager for Installation and Integration. A BNL chemist serves as the Level 3 Manager for Liquid Scintillator and a BNL physicist serves as the Level 3 manager for Simulations and Analysis. This work is performed in support of the DOE Mission on Science and Technology as defined in the Office of Science Strategic Plan. It addresses the Objectives of Exploring the Fundamental Interactions of Energy, Matter, Time and Space. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 U.S. Daya Bay Project B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1401020 Theoretical Physics Research, National Laboratory 3143517 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) KETTELL, STEVEN BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO079-BUDG The primary goal of this project is to develop the ability to manage the network for High Energy Physics (HEP) experiments as a critical resource; much as resource scheduler/batch managers currently manage CPU resources in a multi-user environment. Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) based Quality of Service (QoS) technology although well developed has been very little used or even tested in HEP. MPLS technology will be integrated with other Local Area Network QoS technologies in the A Toroidal LHC Apparatus (ATLAS), an HEP experiment, data intensive distributed computing environment to achieve end-to-end network management capability. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Terapaths: A QoS Data Sharing Infrastructure for Petascale Computing Research B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KJ0101040 Next Generation Networking For Science 209983 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) YU, DANTONG BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO082-BUDG BNL is the home of the very successful Accelerator Test Facility (ATF), supporting research that HEP funds at universities and in industry including research funded through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. In FY 2009, the ATF will continue a program of testing advanced accelerator concepts, developing new instrumentation, and developing next generation high brightness electron sources based on laser-driven photocathodes. There are currently twelve experiments approved by the Program Advisory Committee ongoing at the ATF. The following three experiments were selected to illustrate current directions of the research at the ATF: 1. The Multibunch Plasma Wakefield Experiment studies the possibility of accelerating beams to International Linear Collider (ILC) range energies utilizing a SLAC scale accelerator. 2.The Ion beam generation experiment demonstrated record intensity and brightness of an MeV proton beam produced by the interaction of a unique terawatt CO2 laser beam with a foil target. This beam has many potential applications including a neutrino factory and a muon collider. 3.Regenerative laser cavity studies provide an opportunity to increase the intensity of the Compton based gamma source by orders of magnitude and has a potential application as a polarized positron source for the ILC, Compact Liner Collider (CLIC) and Super B factory. It can also be utilized as a compact source of X rays or as a driver for a Rare Isotope Accelerator. This FWP replaces PO036. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Accelerator Test Facility Operations and Development B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1501020 Advanced Technology Research, Accelerator Science, 2260840 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) YAKIMENKO, VITALY BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO084-BUDG To investigate new advanced accelerator science concepts related to muon beams. This includes (1) a program to study the feasibility of muon storage rings for the production of intense neutrino beams (neutrino factories), (2) the study of the feasibility of building high energy muon colliders, and (3) an experimental program to demonstrate the feasibility of high power targets for use at these facilities. Suitable tools will be developed to simulate the expected performance of neutrino factories and muon colliders. We will study the basic principles of Fixed Field Alternating Gradient (FFAG) accelerators. This includes studies of the cost effectiveness of FFAG acceleration for various applications and the design of an electron model to demonstrate crucial features. This activity benefits the Department of Energys (DOE) mission of accelerator-based energy research. This FWP replaces PO036. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Accelerator Science Research and Development B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1501020 Advanced Technology Research, Accelerator Science, 1302925 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) PALMER, ROBERT BNL P/BNL--2010-BNL-PO087-BUDG BNL participates in the Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) program in connection with developing the software infrastructure necessary for large-scale lattice gauge theory studies of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD). This supports the U.S. lattice gauge community for the common use of the computing facilities based at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), using the QCD On-a-Chip (QCDOC) computer, the large-scale clusters being developed at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, and other large highly parallel machines, such as those in the Blue Gene series. These projects are intended to lead to an efficient and cost-effective source of the computer cycles needed for theoretical comparisons with projects involving tests of the standard model, exploration of matter in extreme conditions, and understanding the detailed structure of hadrons. The current project will primarily support the implementation and improvement of high-performance lattice QCD codes on the QCDOC and Blue Gene platforms, including the porting of software packages developed by other lattice QCD groups under the SciDAC program, and continued evolution of the (Columbia Physics System) CPS software suite for lattice QCD, including its support for a variety of new architectures. 12/19/2008 M&O 10/14/2009 Melucci, Richard C. 631-344-2911 Sci-DAC Cooperative Agreement B 10/01/2009 BNL Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY www.bnl.gov AC02-98CH10886 Upton 11973-5000 2008 KA1401030 Theoretical Physics Research, Scientific Discovery 468041 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) CREUTZ, MICHAEL BNL P/NETL--09-220682-2/A 09/30/2010 N/A 01/23/2009 M&O 10/14/2009 Holcomb, Gordon R. Gordon.Holcomb@NETL.DOE.GOV 541-967-5874 Materials Performance in Oxy-fuel Turbine Environments B 10/01/2009 NETL National Energy Technology Laboratory null Albany 97321-2154 2008 NA0000000 International Affairs And Energy Emergencies 0 FE USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE) Holcomb, Gordon R. National Energy Tech. Laboratory - Albany P/NETL--09-220684/A 09/30/2010 Materials failures are a concern associated with the high temperature, high pressure, sour environments encountered in deep well drilling applications. The pressures (>25ksi), temperatures (>450F) and corrosive (>5 ppm H2S) environment can result in stress-corrosion-cracking, fatigue cracking, significant wear of a variety of components. Consequently, alloys utilized in theseapplications must possess fatigue strength, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and have microstructures that are stable at relatively high pressures and high temperatures environments. It is critical to understand the relationships between metallurgical factors, microstructure and performance in order to develop or identify alloys for use in these extreme environments. The ultimate objective of this research is to identify or develop, cost effective alloys with superior performance for drilling, completion, and production in extreme high pressure (>25 ksi) high temperature (>450 F) (xHPHT)environments.Data available on materials performance in wells<25,000 ft found in open literature and provided by oil and gas vendors and customers indicate that the H2S corrosion and CO2 corrosion are problems for tubulars including drilling risers, wear/ corrosive wear for casing and tool joints, and fatigue for drill pipes and drilling risers. A very critical corrosion component in H2S containing sour gas environment is sulfide stress cracking, which may cause sudden brittle fracture . Also, catastrophic brittle fracture can be caused by fatigue. Since failure mechanisms are different for sulfide stress cracking/ hydrogen embrittlement (tensile stress)and corrosion fatigue (cyclic stress), it is of utmost importance to understand failure modes in HPHT environments in order to successfully develop materials for xHPHT conditions. Therefore, the major focus of our research work for FY09 will focus on identifying failure modes of tubular components and determining all environmental factors and processes limiting the application of HPHT components.. 01/23/2009 M&O 10/14/2009 Ziomek-Moroz, Margaret E. Margaret.Ziomek-Moroz@NETL.DOE.GOV 541-967-5943 HPHT Materials-Development and Performance B 10/01/2009 NETL National Energy Technology Laboratory null Albany 97321-2154 2008 NA0000000 International Affairs And Energy Emergencies 0 FE USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE) Boswell, Ray National Energy Tech. Laboratory - Albany P/NETL--09-220687/A 09/30/2010 N/A 01/23/2009 M&O 10/14/2009 Kwong, Kyei-Sing Kyei-Sing.Kwong@NETL.DOE.GOV 541-967-5825 Development of Thermoelectric Materials for Recovering Waste Heat from Power Generation B 10/01/2009 NETL National Energy Technology Laboratory null Albany 97321-2154 2008 NA0000000 International Affairs And Energy Emergencies 0 FE USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE) Kwong, Kyei-Sing National Energy Tech. Laboratory - Albany P/NETL--FWP-1280 09/30/2010 N/A 01/23/2009 M&O 10/14/2009 Rodosta, Traci Traci.Rodosta@NETL.DOE.GOV 304-285-1345 Bakken Shale Retorting B 10/01/2009 NETL National Energy Technology Laboratory null Idaho Falls 83415-1563 2008 N/A000000 0 FE USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE) Mattson, Earl Idaho National Laboratory (INL) P/LBNL--K11134 The scientific data management research program addresses problems that arise in data intensive scientific applications. Our approach is to select and prioritize research topics by working closely with application scientists in various domains such as Astrophysics, Molecular Biology, High Energy Physics, Climate Modeling, and Combustion. 01/20/2009 M&O 10/14/2009 Prince, Melissa C 510-486-5734 Scientific Data Management Research B 12/08/2008 LBNL Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA www.lbl.gov AC03-76SF00098 Berkeley 94720-8150 2008 KJ0101020 Computer Science 583790 2008 NONEOTHER 0 2008 NONEOTHER 0 2008 NONEOTHER 0 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Rotem, Doron LBNL P/SNL--1578.07.01 Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia) and Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Rockwell) are collaborating to develop a pass-band filter. 01/28/2009 CRADA 10/14/2009 WEISS,GREGORY VICTOR ALLEN 505-284-9136 Aluminum Nitride Based MEMS IF Filter Array for Analog Spectral Processors A 12/08/2008 SNL Sandia National Laboratories www.sandia.gov AC04-94AL85000 Albuquerque 87185-5800 2008 650103000 Other 0 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) OLSSON,ROY H. SNL P/SNL--1738.01 Sandia National Laboratories and Tetramer Technologies are collaborating under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to develop nanocomposite materials for radiation detection. 01/28/2009 CRADA 10/14/2009 WEISS,GREGORY VICTOR ALLEN 505-284-9136 Nanocomposite Materials for Radiation Detection A 12/05/2008 SNL Sandia National Laboratories www.sandia.gov AC04-94AL85000 Albuquerque 87185-5800 2008 YN0100000 Undistributed Costs 0 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) THOMA,STEVEN G. SNL P/SNL--1640.03.05 Sandia National Laboratories and The Goodyear Tire&Rubber Company are collaborating to reduce processing costs and improve the quality, performance, and safety of tire, rubber, and chemical products. 01/28/2009 CRADA 10/14/2009 JACKSON,JOHN L. 505-844-8178 Efficient Characterization Methods for Structural Dynamics A 12/04/2008 SNL Sandia National Laboratories www.sandia.gov AC04-94AL85000 Albuquerque 87185-5800 2008 650103000 Other 0 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) NELSON,CURTIS F. SNL P/SNL--1742.03.02 Sandia National Laboratories and ExxonMobil Mobil Upstream Research Company are collaborating in a CRADA effort to develop technologies that are applicable to Sandia's national energy security missions and to ExxonMobil?s commercial business. 01/28/2009 CRADA 10/14/2009 WEISS,GREGORY VICTOR ALLEN 505-284-9136 Full-Wave Seismic Simulation and Inversion A 12/03/2008 SNL Sandia National Laboratories www.sandia.gov AC04-94AL85000 Albuquerque 87185-5800 2008 650103000 Other 0 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) COLLIS,SAMUEL SCOTT SNL P/NETL--FWP-1282 09/30/2011 N/A 01/23/2009 M&O 10/14/2009 Rodosta, Traci Traci.Rodosta@NETL.DOE.GOV 304-285-1345 Energy Resources Development of System Dynamic Models B 12/01/2008 NETL National Energy Technology Laboratory null Idaho Falls 83415-1563 2008 N/A000000 0 FE USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE) Mattson, Earl Idaho National Laboratory (INL) P/SNL--1573.35.08 Sandia National Laboratories and Lockheed Martin Corporation are collaborating on projects in the fields of Advanced Sensors, Advanced Power Systems, Synthetic Environments, Data Transmission and Communications, Information Assurance, Knowledge Management 01/28/2009 CRADA 10/14/2009 JACKSON,JOHN L. 505-844-8178 Materials for Defense/Aerospace Applications (NON-SV) A 12/01/2008 SNL Sandia National Laboratories www.sandia.gov AC04-94AL85000 Albuquerque 87185-5800 2008 650103000 Other 0 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) MCCORMICK,FREDERICK B. SNL P/SNL--1651.05.04 The purpose of this CRADA effort is to establish a mutually beneficial relationship for the development of technologies that will enhance Sandia's ability to achievie its national security mission and will enhance Boeing's ability to support the U.S. Depa 01/28/2009 CRADA 10/14/2009 WEISS,GREGORY VICTOR ALLEN 505-284-9136 Analysis Tools for Friction Stir Joining Processes A 11/25/2008 SNL Sandia National Laboratories www.sandia.gov AC04-94AL85000 Albuquerque 87185-5800 2008 650103000 Other 0 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) SILLING,STEWART A. SNL P/SNL--1651.15.01 The purpose of this CRADA effort is to establish a mutually beneficial relationship for the development of technologies that will enhance Sandia's ability to achievie its national security mission and will enhance Boeing's ability to support the U.S. Depa 01/28/2009 CRADA 10/14/2009 WEISS,GREGORY VICTOR ALLEN 505-284-9136 Arc Parameter Modeling A 11/25/2008 SNL Sandia National Laboratories www.sandia.gov AC04-94AL85000 Albuquerque 87185-5800 2008 650103000 Other 0 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) CALDWELL,MICHELE SNL P/SNL--1651.14.01 The purpose of this CRADA effort is to establish a mutually beneficial relationship for the development of technologies that will enhance Sandia's ability to achievie its national security mission and will enhance Boeing's ability to support the U.S. Depa 01/28/2009 CRADA 10/14/2009 WEISS,GREGORY VICTOR ALLEN 505-284-9136 Modular Fuel Cell Power for Commercial Aircraft A 11/20/2008 SNL Sandia National Laboratories www.sandia.gov AC04-94AL85000 Albuquerque 87185-5800 2008 650103000 Other 0 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) KLEBANOFF,LEONARD E. SNL P/SNL--1742.01.01 Sandia National Laboratories and ExxonMobil Mobil Upstream Research Company are collaborating in a CRADA effort to develop technologies that are applicable to Sandia's national energy security missions and to ExxonMobil?s commercial business. 01/28/2009 CRADA 10/14/2009 WEISS,GREGORY VICTOR ALLEN 505-284-9136 Multiscale and Compatible Methods for Porous Medium Problems A 11/14/2008 SNL Sandia National Laboratories www.sandia.gov AC04-94AL85000 Albuquerque 87185-5800 2008 650103000 Other 0 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) COLLIS,SAMUEL SCOTT SNL P/SNL--1651.06.10 The purpose of this CRADA effort is to establish a mutually beneficial relationship for the development of technologies that will enhance Sandia's ability to achievie its national security mission and will enhance Boeing's ability to support the U.S. Depa 01/28/2009 CRADA 10/14/2009 WEISS,GREGORY VICTOR ALLEN 505-284-9136 Fracture and Failure Analysis in Composites A 11/13/2008 SNL Sandia National Laboratories www.sandia.gov AC04-94AL85000 Albuquerque 87185-5800 2008 650103000 Other 0 NA National Nuclear Security Administration (NA) SILLING,STEWART A. SNL P/LBNL--K11137 Storage management is one of the most important enabling technologies for large-scale scientific investigations. Storage Resource Managers (SRMs) provide the technology needed to uniformly manage the rapidly growing distributed data volumes, as a result of faster and larger computational facilities. 01/20/2009 M&O 10/14/2009 Prince, Melissa C 510-486-5734 Storage Resource Management B 11/12/2008 LBNL Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA www.lbl.gov AC03-76SF00098 Berkeley 94720-8150 2008 KJ0101040 Next Generation Networking For Science 745670 2008 NONEOTHER 0 2008 NONEOTHER 0 2008 NONEOTHER 0 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Shoshani,Arie LBNL P/LBNL--K11143 The LBNL Visualization research program focuses on three interrelated challenge areas under the general theme of knowledge discovery techniques for use on petascale-sized data collections on modern HPC platforms. 01/20/2009 M&O 10/14/2009 Prince, Melissa C 510-486-5734 High Performance Visualization B 11/12/2008 LBNL Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA www.lbl.gov AC03-76SF00098 Berkeley 94720-8150 2008 KJ0101020 Computer Science 540997 2008 NONEOTHER 0 2008 NONEOTHER 0 2008 NONEOTHER 0 SC USDOE Office of Science (SC) Bethel,Edward W LBNL