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What is nuclear science?

Nuclear science is crucial to understanding our universe, our world and ourselves at the atomic level. If we can understand how atoms get together, interact, or can be best combined with other atoms, new, more efficient materials and drugs can be developed.

Dr Madhura Manohar

Scientific expertise

The scientific and technical staff at the Centre for Accelerator Science have a comprehensive range of skills and abilities in the operation of accelerator instruments and techniques,

Yang Cao
Beamline Scientist - ADS

Role at ANSTO 

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Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Meg is an engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from the Australian National University, where they specialised in material and mechanical systems and biomedical systems.

Dr Meng Jun Qin
Materials Scientist - Modelling

Role at ANSTO



Dr Meng Jun Qin is a materials scientist with expertise in computer modelling

Investigating radiation in the air we breathe

Radioactive radon gas is a decay product of uranium and thorium, which are found naturally in rocks, soil and building materials. Radon is a significant component of background radiation and can accumulate in poorly ventilated indoor environments. In this data set, we investigated the effect of charging a balloon, which was then hung in an enclosed space, on its level of radioactivity.

Students will:

  • Write a hypothesis, graph data, write a conclusion
  • Use provided information to answer questions about radioactivity and radon
  • Discuss experimental design, accuracy, validity and reliability

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