Mission: To develop scientifically and technologically relevant capabilities for society and business, fostering expertise in nuclear physics and spectroscopy of nuclei and masses. To advance cutting-edge environmental and sustainable nuclear fuel cycle technologies, and to implement innovative methods for material analysis and modification.
Research Areas:
- Nuclear Safety and Waste Management:
- Develop theoretical modeling and experimental methods.
- Innovate new technologies to enhance nuclear energy safety and manage radioactive waste.
- Conduct theoretical and experimental research on the degradation of hazardous and radioactive waste containers and landfill engineering barriers.
- Investigate radionuclide dispersion and accumulation in environmental deposits.
- Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography:
- Advance mass spectrometry and chromatography techniques for materials science, biology, and environmental studies.
- Apply chemical and isotopic composition analysis of atmospheric micro-impurities.
- Develop new technologies and methodologies for studying physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere.
- High-Energy Light Pulses and Ion Beam Analysis:
- Study interactions between high-energy light pulses and materials.
- Search for and investigate new materials for detecting ionizing radiation.
- Expand ion beam analysis methods, including material analysis (RBS, PIXE) and modification using ion beams, applicable in thin-film technology development.
- Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS):
- Apply AMS for carbon isotope ratio measurement in materials.
- Utilize AMS in archaeological dating, environmental studies, biology, and technology.
Laboratories:
- Experimental Nuclear Physics Laboratory: Focuses on experimental research in nuclear physics.
- Isotopic Research Laboratory: Specializes in isotopic composition analysis.
- Ionizing Radiation Metrology Laboratory: Deals with the measurement and calibration of ionizing radiation.
- Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Laboratory: Conducts AMS-based research and applications.
Through these laboratories and research areas, we offer a robust platform for scientific inquiry and technological advancement, fostering innovation and addressing critical challenges in nuclear science and environmental sustainability.
