Material Sciences at ultra-high pressure using the strongest spallation neutron source

Abstract

Neutron is a storong probe for material sciences at high pressure, especially for hydrogen compounds. Thus it is the most desirable probe to analyze the property of ices at high pressure. A spallation neutron source of new generation is now being constructed in Tokai, Ibaragi Pref. as a part of the J-PARC project. Examples of scientific problems on ice sciences at high pressure are proposed, which will be newly revealed with this powerful neutron source.