Capabilities and applications

The Centre for Accelerator Science has capabilities to deliver

Ultra-sensitive analysis using accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) and ion beam analysis (IBA) techniques
Precision irradiation delivered by a suite of ion beam implantation and irradiation modalities for material doping and defect engineering, nanostructure fabrication, surface material modification, or radiation testing

Radioisotope dating

A suite of techniques for radiocarbon (including microgram samples and in-situ generated 14C and cosmogenic 10Be, 26Al, 36Cl dating for studies investigating:

Actinide and heavy ion isotopic analysis

ANSTO has the capability to analyse heavy isotopes such as 129I, platinum group elements, 236U and Pu isotopes.

Trace element analysis and surface characterisation

Ion beam analysis techniques can be used for trace element analysis and the surface characterisation of diverse materials.

Landscape reconstruction using cosmogenic isotope dating

The application of cosomogenic radionuclides in the Earth sciences has provided the essential geochronological timing of continental and polar glacial history over the past few millions years, and revolutionised our understanding of the processes controlling landscape evolution on spatial scales of metres to kilometres.

Space radiation testing for materials and devices

ANSTO offers capabilities and expertise for the radiation testing and accreditation of space-based systems.

Surface engineering and materials modification

The Centre for Accelerator Science offers techniques for surface engineering and materials modification.

Radiation biology in space

In space, without the protection of the magnetosphere, the type and dose of radiation is considerably different to what is naturally experienced on earth.

Aerosol Sampling Program

ANSTO plays a leading role in measuring and characterising fine particles from a range of locations around Australia and internationally.