Taken physics,maths in high school? Looking for an exciting career? How about taking N-energy sector as an option.
Nuclear Science and technology is about studying atomic nuclei and exploiting their energy for application to “serve humankind.” It is used in food irradiation, medicine, electricity production, space and the industry. A nuclear scientist is a cross between a physicist and an engineer. He is involved in the operation and maintenance of a nuclear reactor.
Nuclear scientists are employed by large organizations and institutions such as Nuclear Power Corporation of India,Atomic Energy Corporation of South Africa (AEC), the Council for Nuclear Safety, the Directorate for Radiation Safety of the Department of Health, the National Accelerator Centre, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and private industries like L&T, BHEL and Tata Energy.
