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Nuclear astrophysicist Anu Kankainen receives the renowned Väisälä Prize
“The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters awarded the Väisälä Prize to Professor Anu Kankainen from the University of Jyväskylä. Kankainen is one of the most distinguished young experts in the field of nuclear astrophysics.” Professor Anu Kankainen is also involved in HIP’s FAIR and ISOLDE projects. More details in the following posts: Nuclear astrophysicist...Continue reading→
Science publication by the CLOUD collaboration: “Iodine oxoacids enhance nucleation of sulfuric acid particles in the atmosphere”
The researchers at the University of Helsinki (INAR) and Helsinki Institute of Physics (HIP) have studied how Iodine oxoacids enhance nucleation of sulfuric acid particles in the atmosphere. See the post: ILMAKEHÄN JODILLA VOI OLLA AIEMMIN TUNTEMATON VAIKUTUS PILVIEN MUODOSTUMISEEN JA ILMASTOON (In Finnish) CLOUD Experiment @ HIP Link to the Science article (The featured...Continue reading→
STUK & HIP have jointly developed new ways of controlling spent nuclear fuel
The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland and the Helsinki Institute of Physics have jointly developed new ways of controlling spent nuclear fuel. These innovative methods are needed before the world’s first spent nuclear fuel disposal facility can be commissioned in Olkiluoto, Eurajoki. See the full text @ STUK website: Final information of disposed...Continue reading→