ANSTO the first 10 year of the Bragg Institute 2002-2012
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2013-03
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Abstract
It is a great pleasure to introduce this wonderful compilation of the achievements of the Bragg Institute during its first 10 years, told by the people who were involved in developing the Institute from its very beginnings.
In 2013, ANSTO is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The achievements of our organisation over the past six decades have been bolstered tremendously by the many successes of our Bragg Institute.
ANSTO’s Bragg Institute has established itself as one of Australia’s most significant scientific user platforms, with seven operating neutron beam instruments having been successfully constructed and commissioned, with a further six instruments under development. The Institute has also established a world-leading National Deuteration Facility that supports specialised research based on the distinct neutron scattering from hydrogen and deuterium.
Researchers from 137 Australian and international research organisations have used the neutron beam instruments over the past 10 years, with over a thousand research articles being published in a range of high-quality journals. Enabled by OPAL, one of the world’s most modern research reactors, Bragg is well placed to continue to support research for many more decades to come.
I trust you will enjoy the individual stories of the people behind developing, installing and running the instruments. They have shared their achievements, challenges and insights for the exciting future that is ahead for the Bragg Institute.
I wish to extend my appreciation to our users and collaborators for their ongoing support. Although it is sometimes inappropriate to single out individuals, I want to extend my personal thanks to Rob Robinson, who has built and steered the Institute over the first decade.
I congratulate all of our people, both past and present, who have contributed to the success of the Bragg Institute.
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ANSTO, Australia, Australian organizations, Research programs, Deuteration, OPAL Reactor, Measuring instruments, Humans
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Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation. (2013). ANSTO the first 10 year of the Bragg Institute 2002-2012. Lucas Height, New South Wales: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation