Particle Physics & Accelerator Science Material Breakdown Unit
Applying particle physics and accelerator science to material characterization, radiation effects, and advanced imaging.
Research Mission
The Particle Physics & Accelerator Science Material Breakdown Unit applies particle physics techniques and accelerator-based methods to material characterization, radiation effects research, and advanced imaging — using particle beams, neutron sources, and synchrotron radiation to probe material structure and properties at the atomic scale. The unit investigates radiation damage mechanisms, develops accelerator-based analytical techniques, and applies particle physics instrumentation to security screening and non-destructive evaluation.
Key Research Functions
Material Characterization
Applying accelerator-based techniques — neutron diffraction, synchrotron X-ray analysis, and ion beam methods — to characterize material structure, composition, and properties at the atomic and nanoscale with precision unavailable to conventional methods.
Radiation Effects Research
Investigating the effects of radiation on materials — characterizing displacement damage, transmutation, and microstructural evolution in materials exposed to neutron, ion, and gamma radiation for nuclear and space applications.
Advanced Imaging
Developing particle beam imaging and tomography systems for non-destructive evaluation and security screening — applying muon tomography, neutron radiography, and X-ray computed tomography to inspect dense objects and detect concealed materials.
Research Capabilities
Directorate of Advanced Research & Applied Sciences
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