Research

1. RESEARCH STRATEGY

The R&D at DFCTI is focused on four strategic directions:

• Numerical investigation of mesoscopic quantum systems;
• High-performance computing for applications in nuclear and subnuclear physics
• Study of physical properties of nanostructures through ab initio computing methods
• Computational modeling and simulation of condensed systems with many interacting particles

These topics and the IT policy of the department are consistent with the Horizon 2020's programmes and the National R&D&I Strategy (Orizont2020).

2. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

MESOSCOPIC SYSTEMS

• Nonlinear dynamics of ultra-cold quantum gases

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF NANOSTRUCTURES

• Spin transport in semiconductor nanostructures

NUCLEAR AND SUBNUCLEAR PHYSICS

• Neutron noise analysis for reactor safety
• Flash vertexing algorithms for trigger applications

MODELING AND SIMULATION OF BIOMOLECULES

• Protein-membrane interaction: ASIC1 channels in lipid bilayers
• Modeling of drug effects on bacterial efflux pumps