Research Hub

ANSTO's research capabilities, led by the OPAL nuclear research reactor and associated instruments provide access to users investigating areas as diverse as materials, life sciences, climate change and mining/engineering.

Bragg Institute
Institute for Environmental Research
Institute of Materials Engineering
ANSTO LifeSciences
Facilities and Instruments
- Camperdown Cyclotron Facility
- Other landmark facilities
User Access
- Access to Major Research Facilities Program
Scholarships and Awards
- Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
Research & innovation
Centre for accelerator science

Neutron Beam Science

The neutron is an ideal tool for probing solids and liquids. Like light, electrons and x-rays, neutrons can be used to "see" atomic structure. Thermal neutrons generated in research reactors are scattered by atoms in the material being probed. The scattering pattern reveals the samples structure and dynamics. To view more information about neutron beam science click here.

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