New technique allows closer study of how radiation damages materials

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 11:21 in Physics & Chemistry

A team of researchers led by North Carolina State University has developed a technique that provides real-time images of how magnesium changes at the atomic scale when exposed to radiation. The technique may give researchers new insights into how radiation weakens the integrity of radiation-tolerant materials, such as those used in space exploration and in nuclear energy technologies.

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