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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · 16h

This week #HIA supported the ACT Space Companies Showcase and delivered tours to attendees of the 8th Scientific Detector Workshop.

We thank all HIA staff and students who got involved and demonstrated HIAF’s capabilities to this international research community.

#NCRIS

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · 15d

If you missed the highly engaging public lecture by Dr Adam Steinberg last month, grab some popcorn 🍿 and get ready for an hour of entertainment as he explores the past and present of Melbourne’s accelerators and the science behind them.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYjm...

The science and stories of Melbourne's particle accelerators with Dr Adam Steinberg

YouTube video by Science at Melbourne

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · 22d

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the 9th Heavy Ion Accelerator Symposium!
We were joined by over 100 interstate and international attendees from 16 countries with 70 talks delivered by researchers and students from a variety of fields within nuclear and accelerator physics.
#HIAS2025

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Aug 27

Congratulations to Dr Daniel Bennett for his new appointment as a Radiation Effects Specialist at #HIA with the Space Irradiation Beamline!

In his new role, he will lead engagement with users on the space irradiation beamline and work to improve current and future test capabilities.

Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Aug 22

Come to HIAS to explore the products and services of our exhibitor sponsors. You can meet them Monday to Friday 8-12 Sep in the foyer of the Physics Building, 160 Mills Rd, Acton 2601.

Radiation Saunders radsaunders.com
Device Technologies www.device.com.au
Scitek scitek.com.au

#HIA #ANU #HIAS

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Aug 20

HIAF’s Space Irradiation Beamline (SIBL) team were delighted to host Dr Steven Hobbs and Dr Jon Clarke from Mars Society Australia last month.
The RPi cameras they tested will be used to develop hyperspec cameras for cubesats and rovers, and in MAS's science outreach programs.

#NCRIS #NCRISImpact

Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Aug 18

We continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Melbourne's Pelletron this year. For Dr Vera Hansper a physics PhD with the Pelletron took her around the world 🌏 working with hot stars ☀️ to cold cryostats ❄️ at @bluefors.com!

Read more: accelerators.org.au/from-stars-t...

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Aug 15

We are hiring at our University of Melbourne node! Manage world class accelerator facilities and support groundbreaking research programs as our next Accelerator Facilities Officer.

Apply now: unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UoM_Ex...

#HIA #Hiring #UniMelb

Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Aug 7

Congratulations, Ed from everyone at #HIA!

You can read more about Ed's fundamental research on nuclear fusion and this well deserved achievement in the article below.

physicsanu.bsky.social @physicsanu.bsky.social · Aug 7

Congratulations to @supersubatomic.bsky.social awarded a Future Fellowship to study forgetful nuclear reactions: one of the most important, supporting real-world applications & helping develop a generation of Australian experts

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@aip.org.au @scienceanu.bsky.social

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Aug 6

Last week alumni and friends gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pelletron accelerator at #HIA’s University of Melbourne node. Thanks to alumni, friends & speakers who joined us to share memories, reconnect, and look to the future of the Pelletron.

#HIA #NCRIS #UniMelb

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Jul 28

Celebrating 50 years of the #UniMelb Pelletron!
Join us THIS Fri 1 Aug for:
Alumni & Friends Reception: events.humanitix.com/pelletron
Public Lecture by Dr Adam Steinberg @afsteinberg.bsky.social: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-scienc...

Thanks to all involved in this video's production.
#HIA #UNSW

Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Jul 9

3 weeks to go before early bird registration for the 9th Heavy Ion Accelerator Symposium closes! Register before July 29th to secure the best rate via: payments.anu.edu.au/HIAS2025

Enquiries and questions about #HIAS2025 can be directed to: [email protected]

#HIA #HIAS #ANU #NCRIS

Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Jul 9

#HIA CEO Tom McGoram & #HIAF R&D lead Peter Linardakis attended the Asian Forum for Accelerators and Detectors at Tohoku University in Sendai, presenting about #HIA capabilities and connecting with our Asia-Pacific community. Highlights were tours of NanoTerasu, RARIS and a visit to RIKEN in Tokyo.

Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Jul 6

Farewell to Roland Szymanski after 43 years at the University of Melbourne School of Physics #Pelletron. He & his father Benno dedicated 50+ yrs to the facility since its 1970s install. Thanks, Roland, for your service to this facility #NCRIS #HIA #unimelb

For more: www.youtube.com/shorts/cFznG...

Tribute to Roland and Benno Szymanski #Pelletron #unimelb #HIA #particleaccelerator #science

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Jul 2

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the #UniMelb Pelletron, the School of Physics is hosting celebratory events on Friday 1st August.
RSVP for Alumni and Friends Event: events.humanitix.com/pelletron
RSVP for the lecture by @afsteinberg.bsky.social : www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-scienc...

Melbourne's Pelletron Alumni and Friends Day

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the University of Melbourne Pelletron accelerator, we will host a special alumni celebration event.

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Jun 23

Last week, #HIAF welcomed the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (@plants4space.bsky.social) Director, Matthew Gilliham (@ionplants.bsky.social) and CI, Jenny Mortimer (@jennymortimer1.bsky.social) to discuss how our space beamline can help them send plants to space! 🌱🌌

#HIA #P4S #NCRIS

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philuponscience.bsky.social @philuponscience.bsky.social · Jun 17

LineUp announced for Quantum Physics in the Pub - It's going to be a fun night!
#CBR - www.linkedin.com/events/quant...

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Science & Medicine at ANU @scienceanu.bsky.social · Jun 17

Dr Kaitlin Cook from @hia-accelerates.bsky.social and @physicsanu.bsky.social explains the science behind uranium enrichment.

Read the article, first published by The Conversation: science.anu.edu.au/news-events/...

What is uranium enrichment and how is it used for nuclear bombs? A scientist explains

What exactly is uranium enrichment and why does it raise concerns?

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Jun 16

Registration for the 9th Heavy Ion Accelerator Symposium is now open!

With over 40 international speakers from 15 countries, this is a networking opportunity not to be missed! Early bird registration is available until the 15th of July: payments.anu.edu.au/general-even...

#HIAS #ANU #NCRIS

Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · Jun 10

#HIA will be at the Asian Forum for Accelerators and Detectors #AFAD2025 next week in Sendai!
Our CEO Tom McGoram and #HIAF 's R&D lead engineer Peter Linardakis will be giving talks about HIA's capabilities.

You can reach out to Tom or Peter via linkedin or contact us at [email protected]

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · May 28

Are you attending #IAC2025? Did you know that #HIAF is just a short plane ride away in Canberra? Why not visit us for a tour and see our Space Irradiation Beamline!

For more info, or to book a tour visit the IAC2025 technical tours page: www.iac2025.org/technical-to...

#HIA #NCRIS #IAC

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philuponscience.bsky.social @philuponscience.bsky.social · May 22

Quantum Physics in the Pub! Canberra Physicists, get involved! www.linkedin.com/events/quant...

Quantum in the Pub - Sunday - June 29th - 7pm - Free! | LinkedIn

Quantum Physics in the Pub 29/06/25 - Call for Presenters! Calling all Canberra quantum enthusiasts! Dive into the strange and fascinating world of quantum physics with some of Australia’s leading s...

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · May 21

Dr ‪Shankar Dutt (@duttshankar.bsky.social‬) and Prof Patrick Kluth are developing a protective satellite sunscreen 🛰️ ☀️
It is being tested at #HIAF on our Space Irradiation Beamline to ensure the coating will stand the test of time. Hear more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT3o...
#NCRIS #NCRISImpact

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · May 14

Congratulations to Dr. Dominik Koll and his group at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and Technische Universität Dresden on their new publication!
The measurements of 60Fe radionuclides for their research were only possible at #HIAF. Read here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

#NCRIS #AMS #HIA

Recent progress on interstellar radionuclides on Earth and the Moon - The European Physical Journal A

The detection of interstellar radionuclides in geological archives provides insights into nucleosynthesis in stars and stellar explosions as well as interstellar medium dynamics in the Local Bubble an...

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Heavy Ion Accelerators @hia-accelerates.bsky.social · May 12

It's always fascinating to hear about accelerators from an expert! You can listen to Adam Steinberg (@afsteinberg.bsky.social) discuss the #UniMelb Pelletron accelerator and its use for cancer therapies here: www.rrr.org.au/explore/prog....
Great work, Adam!

#NCRIS #NCRISImpact #HIA

Programs: Einstein A Go-Go – 11 May 2025, Einstein A Go-Go — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio

An episode of Einstein A Go-Go on 11 May 2025

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