Lead discovery and innovation in nuclear science and technology
The Nuclear Science Division is a leader in research that advances the understanding of all facets of nuclear matter and forces through experiment and theory. We drive innovation in instrumentation and computing for fundamental research and applications for societal benefits. We inspire and train the next generation, fostering a vibrant, engaging, and safe environment with opportunities for everyone to thrive.
The Division has major programs in nuclear structure and dynamics; nuclear astrophysics; relativistic heavy ion and nucleon structure physics; nuclear theory; neutrino properties; data evaluation; advanced instrumentation; and applied nuclear physics.
The Division operates the 88-Inch Cyclotron, which is the home of the Berkeley Accelerator Space Effects (BASE) Facility and supports a local research program in nuclear science. The Division also operates the Semiconductor Detector Laboratory (SDL) and Scintillator Engineering Laboratory (SEL), leading facilities for the development of novel radiation detector technologies.
The Nuclear Science Division is leading the development and construction of the Gamma-Ray Energy Tracking Array (GRETA), is leading the CUPID neutrinoless double-beta decay project while contributing to LEGEND-1000, and is leading the Silicon Vertex Tracker Detector for the Epic Detector of the Electron Ion Collider.
