Refining the r-process Described by Theoretical Models Research Advisor: Dr. Paul DeYoung Where did all of the heavy elements originate? The rapid neutron capture process (r-process), currently only characterized by theoretical calculations, model the nuclear reactions that lead to heavier nuclei in intense astrophysical locations such as supernovas. Experimenting with the few reactions reproducible on …
Category Archives: Nuclear Group
Grant to Nuclear Group Continues Three Decades of NSF Support
A new major research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the Nuclear Group at Hope College continues three decades of support from the agency, a long-time run which if not unique is at the very least rare, reflecting the quality of the work being conducted. Read more
Nuclear physics technique helps companies detect dangerous compound
National Science Foundation Professor Graham Peaslee and Hope Chemistry and Physics students are identifying toxic chemicals in consumer products using Particle Induced Gamma Emission (PIGE). Read more… David Lunderberg and Evelyn Ritter in the Hope HIBAL Facility
Margaret Dickinson – 2015
Development of a Novel Method to Measure Per- and Polyfluoralkyl Substances in Paper and Textiles Research Advisor: Dr. Paul DeYoung and Dr. Graham Peaslee Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are chemical compounds used as powerful, long-lived surfactants in many consumer products. Because of the environmental persistence of PFASs, their ability to bioaccumulate, and their suspected …
Christina Sarosiek – 2015
Differential PIXE Analysis of Multi-layer Auto Paint Research Advisor: Dr. Paul DeYoung and Dr. Graham Peaslee Differential Particle Induced X-ray Emission (DPIXE) is a technique developed to analyze multi-layered samples in a non-destructive manner. Analysis of auto paint, in particular, is beneficial in legal cases involving automobile crimes. Particle Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) involves particle …