Uranium Nitrides, the Electronic Structure of Uranium (UoM Chemistry 08)

TLDRResearchers have achieved a breakthrough in understanding the electronic structure of uranium nitrides, enabling the prediction of material behavior in nuclear waste management. Using optical spectroscopy, they identified spin-orbit states of uranium, crucial for designing extraction chemistry. The study also explores the impact of relativistic effects on electron behavior and employs advanced techniques like electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy and squid magnetometry for detailed analysis. The availability of a variety of uranium compounds and state-of-the-art facilities at the university facilitates the extraction of meaningful trends in the field.