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OPAL reactor

Year 12 Physics

Participate in live radiation demonstrations, cover syllabus content and visit ANSTO virtually during our online depth study classes for Year 12 Physics.

- Participate in live demonstrations to review the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation.
- Learn about radioactive decay, half-life and methods of detecting radiation, including with a cloud chamber.
- Define and understand applications of fission, fusion, binding energy and mass defect, and investigate the structure and function of the OPAL multipurpose reactor.
- Investigate the role and operation of particle accelerators at ANSTO.

Cost: $90 per class. 

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International Cooperation

ANSTO is engaged in international partnerships in the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology throughout the world.

Proposal round closed

Proposals to Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering and National Deuteration Facility closed

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Year 3 to 6: Science at Work!

The ANSTO primary tour experience has been enjoyed by thousands of students. 

Visit world-class science facilities and learn about the important role of scientists in society and the different environments they work in.

Students participate in a fun and engaging "Colour and Light Show" and discuss their science interests with our experienced education team.