Applied particle physics
We're working on applications of particle physics ideas and techniques to improve lives and benefit the economy. Our projects include:
- Neutron Screening
- Portal Monitors
- Flexible Manufacturing, Robotics and Automation (ESIM)
- Reactor monitoring with neutrinos: WATCHMAN
- Muon tomography for nuclear waste monitoring
- Muon tomography for nuclear security
- Muon tomography for civil engineering
- Muon tomography for carbon capture and storage (CCS)
- Muon tomography of volcanoes
- Next generation liquid scintillators for radiochemistry
- Modelling radiation damage to NDT sensors for the nuclear industry (see also here)
- Advanced data analysis for lightning location
Research Excellence Framework 2021
We have been rated 1st in the UK in terms of the quality of our research. In the latest REF, 100 per cent of research and impact from our department has been classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.