Aaron CoutureWebsiteResearch Scientist in Physics Los Alamos National Laboratory Aaron Couture is engaged in the experimental study of neutron capture by hook or by crook. Neutron capture is responsible for the production of almost all of the observed elements heavier than iron. Nuclear waste transmutation concepts rely on neutron capture to reduce long-lived radionuclide inventories. Nuclear forenics relies on understanding neutron reaction networks. Where possible, these reactions are measured directly with neutron beam facilities such as LANSCE at Los Alamos. These measurements are complemented by nuclear structure studies on rare isotope beams. This structure information is used to inform and guide nuclear reaction modeling use to predict neutron capture reaction rate predictions off stability. You can also download a poster on his research here: 'Nuclear Science at LANSCE'.