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Nuclear Physics

Our research is primarily focused on experimental studies into various aspects of the structure of nuclei and nuclear processes, including reactions of relevance to nuclear astrophysics.

We study the fundamental properties of atomic nuclei and the origin of elements in the cosmos by employing and developing experimental and theoretical techniques.

As well as pursuing fundamental research focusing on the key questions at the forefront of the field, we develop new techniques in nuclear technology, working closely with industrial partners.

We are strongly committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and bringing the excitement of fundamental science to the wider public.

Training the next generation of nuclear scientists

Professor David Jenkins, Head of the Nuclear Physics Group leads PLANET, an £8m Doctoral Focal Award delivered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and match-funded by industry. The programme will train at least 80 industry-ready nuclear scientists as part of a national drive to quadruple the number of nuclear specialists in the UK. Find out more in this comment piece by Professor Jenkins.

Staff

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Support staff
  • Dr Adam Featherstone
    Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Fellow
  • Julien Bordes
    GEANT4 Research Software Engineer
  • Dr Pankaj Joshi
    Senior technical specialist
Emeritus Staff

Research Areas

We apply our collective expertise to six key research areas:

Exotic Nuclei

Nuclear astrophysics

Industry applications and technologies

Computing nuclei

Shapes and fission

Hadron and nuclear physics

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