Mangalore University establishes dedicated experimental facility for iodine aerosol research to advance nuclear safety
Mangalore University has launched India's first dedicated experimental facility for iodine aerosol research at its Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity. Developed in collaboration with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, the facility aims to improve nuclear safety protocols and radiation protection.
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The facility provides critical infrastructure for enhancing nuclear safety standards in India, addressing complex challenges related to radioactive aerosol management.
Mangalore University establishes dedicated experimental facility for iodine aerosol research to advance nuclear safety left In a major milestone for India’s nuclear safety research programme, Mangalore University has established the country’s first dedicated experimental facility for iodine aerosol generation and characterisation at its Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER) at its Mangalagangotri campus. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6b4yez/article71591792.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10505_16_10_2026_14_2_43_2_IMG_5382.JPG SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT MANGALURU KARNATAKA 16/10/2026 : In a major milestone for India’s nuclear safety research programme, Mangalore University said on October 16, Friday that it has established the country’s first dedicated experimental facility for iodine aerosol generation and characterisation at its Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER) at Mangalagangotri.
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