The benefits of ReNuAL for the laboratories

Nuclear Science and Instrumentation Laboratory

The NSIL is part of the Physical and Chemical Science Division and implements the nuclear science programme. It provides support to member states in the development of a broad range of nuclear applications and effective use of related instrumentation.

The laboratory carries out adaptive research and development in X-ray fluorescence spectrometry used for the testing of materials in diverse fields, such as bio-medicine, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, environment, and for the analysis of cultural heritage objects. It also assists Member States by developing portable systems and analytical methodologies for in-situ materials testing and environmental assessments. Training is provided through national and regional technical cooperation projects and on-site at NSIL with nuclear instrumentation.

The benefits of the ReNuAL project      

The installation of an IBA and other modern nuclear analytical instrumentation will provide advanced, relevant practical training, overcoming restricted opportunities elsewhere in the world. The NSIL will be able to serve as a model facility and reference Quality Assurance / Quality Control laboratory for ion beam techniques worldwide. The basis for industrial development through nuclear technology in Member States will be increased. Across the Agency’s nuclear application programmes, the NSIL’s ion beam analysis project has the potential to further strengthen interactions and collaboration among all IAEA Seibersdorf laboratories. Also the IAEA’s inter-disciplinary nuclear technology applications will substantially benefit from the synergies generated by the versatility and capability offered by an ion beam accelerator.