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03.05.2013

Nearly 5 million euros for high-precision experiments with ultra-cold neutrons

19.03.2013

Neutrons contribute to turnaround in energy policy

21.02.2013

New Center for neutron research in Germany

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Stimuli responsive polymersomes: Small Angle Neutron Scattering studies
May 27 14:30 - 15:30

Diblock copolymers can self-assemble in solution in stable and robust polymersomes (vesicles),...
To deuterate or not to deuterate? That is the question
June 03 14:30 - 15:30

  Accepted wisdom when performing diffraction experiments with neutrons is to deuterate the...
Static and dynamic properties of a strong-leg spin-ladder
June 17 14:30 - 15:30

The AF S = 1/2 Heisenberg spin ladder belongs to the simplest quantum magnets, yet disclosing the...
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Overview of Current Industrial Applications

AreaApplicationsInstruments (short flyer)
Irradiation  
  • Production of radioactive sources
  • Neutron activation analysis
  • Silicon doping
  • planned: production of molybdenum-99
 

PDF: Capsule Irradiation Facility (KBA)
Standard rabbit irradiation systems (RPA)
Silicon doping facility (SDA)
PDF: production of Mo-99
Medicine  
  • Neutron medical treatment (cancer irradiation)
  • Biomedical  applications
 		 PDF: Irradiation facility MEDAPP
Radiography / Tomography  
  • Radioscopy of technical objects (Silhouette due to different attenuation coeffients)
  • 3D reconstruction of the inner assembly of an object from single radiographs
  • Radioscopy of moving objects with repeated expositions (running motor)
 		 PDF: ANTARES (cold and thermal neutrons, X-rays)
PDF: NECTAR (Fission neutrons)
Inner stresses and textures  
  • Stress analysis in production technology and manufacturing of components
  • Stress analysis in material development (optional under load)
  • Texture analysis (rolling and recasting processes)
 		 PDF: Diffractometer STRESS-SPEC
Live science  
  • Analysis of organic bonds by means of spectroscopy
  • Dynamic of complex molecules (Proteins, drugs)
  • Structurs and bonds in organic materials (single crystals)
 		 Time-of-flight spectrometer TOFTOF
single crystal diffractometer RESI
Material science and engineering, catalysis  
  • Phase analysis of multi-component alloys
  • Microstructure analysis (composition and morphology)
  • Structur analysis (catalysts)
 		 PDF: Structur powder diffractometer SPODI
single crystal diffractometer RESI
Surface and defect analysis with positrons  
  • Near surface element analysis (positron auger spectroscopy)
  • Defect analysis (positron life time, angular correlation)
  • Surface morphology (scanning positron microscop)
 		 Positron source NEPOMUC (PAES, CDB, SPM)