Département de Physique Nucléaire (DPhN)

DPhN, the nuclear physics department, is one of the five departments of the Institute of Research into the Fundamental Laws of the Universe (Irfu). Nuclear physics is the flagship research area of this department, which focuses on four areas of research: quark and gluon plasma, nucleon structure, nucleus structure and nuclear reactions. The department also develops support activities in safety and radiation protection through the laboratory of nuclear expertise in nuclear design and decommissioning. The balance between the different lines of research and the applications is an important factor of dynamism for this structure. The department applies its knowledge and expertise to measurements and modeling for topics related to nuclear energy, the design and decommissioning of facilities (accelerators, reactors).

• Mr Franck SABATIE