This is a US-Russian collaborative research project that will explore the isospin dependence of fragmentation and spallation reactions produced in 1 GeV proton induced reactions. The principal investigator is Dr. ManYee B. Tsang from Michigan State University. Her Russian collaborators are Dr. Lyudmila Andronenko and Dr. Mikhail Andronenko from the St. Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute.

This project will take advantage of the unique capabilities of both research groups. The US group pioneers the isoscaling analysis and modeling while the Russian group has accumulated 1 GeV proton induced fragmentation and spallation data on many different isotope targets over the past decades. This collaboration will further understanding of the global nature of the isoscaling phenomenon and possible extraction of the symmetry terms in the Nuclear Equation of State.

This project in nuclear physics research fulfills the program objectives of bringing together leading experts in the U.S. and Central/Eastern Europe to combine complementary efforts and capabilities in areas of strong mutual interest and competence on the basis of equality, reciprocity, and mutuality of benefit.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Office of International and Integrative Activities (IIA)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0218329
Program Officer
Cassandra M. Dudka
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2002-08-01
Budget End
2006-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$63,320
Indirect Cost
Name
Michigan State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
East Lansing
State
MI
Country
United States
Zip Code
48824