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Scientific institutes
SCK•CEN's research activities are concentrated into 3 scientific institutes. Our fields of expertise go - literally - from the deep underground to outer space.
Nuclear Materials Science (NMS)Within NMS, 6 expert groups develop and assess new and existing materials for their suitability in nuclear applications. The research realises the scientific (physical, chemical, phenomenological) and technical (experimental, empirical) follow-up and prediction of reliable functioning of the materials in their given working conditions. |
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Advanced Nuclear Systems (ANS)Within ANS, 5 expert groups perform research on the development and the testing of technologies and instrumentation for new reactors. New nuclear measuring techniques, reactor modelling and reactor safety are also examined. These competences are aimed at the realisation of an innovative research installation. |
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Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
Within EHS, 8 expert groups predominantly concentrate their efforts on potential effects of ionising radiation on our health and the environment and study the behaviour and the impact of radioactive materials in air, geosphere and biosphere. Radiation protection, decommissioning and waste disposal are the main pillars. EHS also pays attention to services, safeguards and policy support, and examines the integration of social and ethical aspects in nuclear applications. |