Nuclear information
ANSTO scientists work in many areas that are vital to Australia's future, including agriculture, industry and manufacturing, minerals construction, health and environment. Their work in development and applications of new knowledge and skills arises from world-class experience in nuclear technologies.
Discovery and knowledge of radioactivity, neutrons, isotopes, reactions and cosmic rays. More...
Study of the nucleus of the atom is a search for answers to some of the world's challenging problems. More...
Cyclotrons are particle accelerators that produce beams of charged particles for medical, industrial and research use. More...
Research reactors serve as a neutron source for research and training, materials testing and irradiation. More...
Accelerator science underpins modern science and technolgy by determining the compositon and age of materials. More...
The operation of ANSTO's research reactor, OPAL, produces small amounts of radioactive waste carefully managed. More...
Two-thirds of the world's population live where nuclear power plants are part of electricity production. More...
Used in medicine, industry and scientific research, radioisotopes are playing an increasingly important role in daily life. More...