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Infrastructure - Cultural Heritage
In Australia and the Southeast Asia basin, the ANSTO facility offers a wide range of unique nuclear-beam techniques for cultural heritage research.
A possible world record: Studying thin films under extreme temperatures with reflectometry
A team of researchers from ANSTO and University of Technology Sydney have set a record by conducting thin film experiments at 1100 degrees C.
Evidence of spin nematic
Evidence for existence of a highly exotic and elusive state of matter, known as a magnetic ‘spin nematic’ phase in a natural mineral called linarite.
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X-ray absorption spectroscopy
X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is a versatile tool for chemistry, biology, and materials science. By probing how x rays are absorbed from core electrons of atoms in a sample, the technique can reveal the local structure around selected atoms.
Distinguished researchers who use synchrotron techniques recognised
Dharawal mural and sign unveiled
Dharawal Mural tells an ancient story. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that webpage contains images of people who have died.
Breaking the mould: Leadership announcement
Dr Ceri Brenner appointed new leader of the Centre for Accelerator Science

How climate change is erasing the world’s oldest rock art
Australasia is home to some of the oldest rock art motifs in the world. In tropical latitudes, due to climate change, the rock art deterioration is accelerating.
Rhodium nanoparticles
Successful synthesis of nano-material that improves catalytic converter efficiency.
Nuclear techniques reveal inner structure of iron meteorities non-invasively
Australian Synchrotron to join consortium mapping the human brain
Consortium will map the 86 billion nerve cells, 100 trillion connections and neurotransmitters in the human brain.

Technical information - Kookaburra
Specifications, Instrument layout, and Instrument reference

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Powerful mathematical calculations guide the startup of a nuclear reactor
The nuclear analysis team at ANSTO recently had a significant role in the re-design and optimisation of a cold neutron source facility for the reactor, its installation and the subsequent restart after a six-month shutdown.

Sarah is a dedicated science communicator with a strong background in education.
Pilot project re-designs instrument cabin
The first pilot project at the Australian Synchrotron takes place following a Memorandum of Understanding between nandin and Swinburne University of Technology and Design Factory Melbourne (DFM).