Department of Analytical Research, Environment and Radiation Technology
The department was found in 1987. It provides analytical support for materials science, ecology, medico-biophysical studies. These experimental studies are based on the own development of new equipment for the investigation of ion beams, x-ray and gamma radiation interaction with matter.
The scientific activity of the department is carried out by two laboratories and one group:
- The Laboratory for Nuclear Physics and Physical Methods of Analysis;
- The Laboratory of Electrophysical Equipment;
- The Nuclear Microprobe Group.
The department activity involves:
- Nuclear Physics Methods - Ion Beam of Analysis;
- Alpha-, Beta-, X- and Gamma-ray spectroscopy and dosimetry;
- Laser based Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry;
- X-ray Fluorescence Analysis;
- Spectral- Luminescent Analysis.
Research areas:
Elaboration of the methods for element (isotope) composition analysis in the materials of nuclear fuel cycle - from Hydrogen to Uranium, and concentrations down to 10-5 wt.%
Nondestructive method development for the space-sensitive analysis of element local distributions and concentration profile measurements, including the coating thickness determination.
Analytical support for the activities of other IFTTFT NSC KIPT divisions;
Material properties modification by implanting of H, He, N, Ar, Kr, and Xe ions with the energies 150 - 2000 keV, and the studies of implanted surfaces;
Ecologies (biomedical influence) investigation of the nuclear energy installations on the human health and environment.
Development of the “SOKOL” facilities:
- elaboration and installation of the nuclear microprobe with 3 microns resolution;
- the atmospheric outgoing beam channel coupled with the quasi-monochromatic X-ray source;
- the 200 - 2000 keV ion (from He to Xe) beam irradiation channel for the material science;
- the multiply charged ion source.
