Nuclear Physics Group
The research of our Nuclear Physics group stretches the frontiers of nuclear understanding.
Welcome from the Head of Group
All aspects of nuclear physics are on our agenda - we are known internationally for our work in nuclear experiment, nuclear theory and nuclear applications. We lead research projects at the major international laboratories and also benefit from strong links in the UK with the National Physical Laboratory, AWE and UKAEA.
Professor Wilton Catford
Head of the Nuclear Physics Group
Born in Australia in the year of the Melbourne Olympic Games, Wilton ventured away to the UK to pursue graduate studies in nuclear physics at Oxford, arriving in the year that 'God Save the Queen' was number 1 (or number 2 according to the BBC). His DPhil work was performed in Oxford using the EN tandem and the FN folded tandem under the supervision of Ken Allen and Keith Fifiel...
Nuclear Group - Staff December 2024
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