• Question: How will what you're currently working on help us in the future?

    Asked by snaziyazi to Amanda, Ben, Dan, Gary, Samer on 24 Jun 2013.
    • Photo: Ben Drumm

      Ben Drumm answered on 24 Jun 2013:

      The things I design for ISIS keep our particle accelerator running which allows users to come in and do science with the neutrons our accelerator produces. It’s the scientific output from ISIS that has the potential to help us in the future.

      As an example, scientists have used our neutrons to do research on new hydrogen fuel storage methods for cars, and to investigate how washing powders can perform better at lower temperatures, both of which will help contribute to a more sustainable environment!

    • Photo: Gary Boorman

      Gary Boorman answered on 24 Jun 2013:

      Some of the accelerator research is used for medical applications – cancer treatment is the main one.

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