They propose a study of quantum liquids via deep inelastic neutron scattering to obtain the atomic momentum distribution function, n(p). The focus will be on the properties of liquid helium-3 and mixtures of He-3 and He-4, and the effects of restricted geometries on n(p) of liquid helium-4. Secondly, elastic neutron scattering will be used to probe the structure of both solid and liquid phases of quantum systems, such as helium and hydrogen, inside porous media.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Materials Research (DMR)
Application #
9123469
Program Officer
Jean Toulouse
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-05-15
Budget End
1996-05-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1991
Total Cost
$282,744
Indirect Cost
Name
Pennsylvania State University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
University Park
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
16802