From defect analysis in semiconductors using positrons to cancer therapy using neutrons: Research at the MLZ receives 7.6 million euros in funding from the BMFTR.
© Astrid Eckert, FRM II / TUM

Neutron research shows that the microstructure of solvents influences nanomaterials more strongly than previously assumed.
© Bernhard Ludewig, FRM II / TUM

Proteins from green biomass open up new avenues for sustainable plant-based foods
© Bernhard Ludewig, FRM II / TUM and Karin Jähne / Adobe Stock

On four paws in action: rescue dogs train to search for missing persons at FRM II
© Andrea Voit, FRM II / TUM

TÜV NORD supports PhD student Liliana Quintero Zambrano's research into molten salt for climate-friendly reactors
© Laura Richter, TUM/FRM II

Why corals bleach - Neutrons from FRM II help investigate the processes involved in coral death
© generated with AI, Gemini, edited by Reiner Müller, FRM II / TUM

From pacemakers to dentures – a research team involving the MLZ has investigated how medical implants can be made more stable and durable.
© Bernhard Ludewig, FRM II / TUM

Simple rules, powerful insights: neutrons decode eye-lens proteins and age-related disease.
© Wenzel Schürmann/TUM

New magnetic materials open up promising prospects for next-generation electronics.
© Yixi Su / JCNS

In December 2025, the neutron community came together at the MLZ User Meeting, marked by strong solidarity and a clear focus on the restart of the research neutron source.
© Iris Köhler, Forschungszentrum Jülich/MLZ

TUM commits to nuclear research: Christian Reiter becomes Professor of Applied Nuclear Technology.
© Christoph Leonhardt, InAlpinus Design

In the series ‘We need neutrons’, researchers report on how neutron research can help to overcome the major challenges of our time.
© KFN, Ellen Fogh/TUM

Confirmed in last instance: FRM II legally in operation
© Adobe Stock / Drubig-Photo

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MLZ - Neutrons for Research and Innovation

Forschungs-Neutronenquelle
Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II)

The Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) is a Corporate Research Center of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) located on the premises of the modern research campus in Garching.

Here, neutrons and positrons enable a wide range of applications in research, industry and medicine: from developing new technologies, such as batteries for electric cars, to precise anti-cancer drugs.

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Events

23.04.2026

Girls' Day: Become a scientist at a major research facility (in German language) (FULLY BOOKED) (Public event)

23.04.2026

Girls' Day 2026: Fahre den Reaktor kritisch: Reaktorfahrerin am Forschungsreaktor in Garching (IN GERMAN LANGUAGE) (Public event)

29.04.2026

FRM II goes TUM Sustainability Day (Public event)

04.05.2026

Understanding Novel Emulsions - properties and structure over many length scales studied by scattering (Seminar: Neutrons in Research and Industry)

18.05.2026

Prelude to neutron methods for heritage science (Seminar)

19.05.2026

International Conference on Neutrons in Heritage Science (Conference)

15.06.2026

Neutrons and Food 8 (Conference)

06.07.2026

MLZ Conference 2026: Neutrons for Future Health (Conference)

03.09.2026

TUM-Expertenforum 2026 (Industry event)

02.12.2026

MLZ User Meeting 2026 (Conference)

News

From defect analysis in semiconductors with positrons to cancer therapy with neutrons: ten research projects at the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ) are receiving funding of around 7.6 million euros from the…

Nanoparticles have become an integral part of our everyday lives: they are found in medicines, catalysts, paints, and high-tech materials. Traditionally, solvents have been treated as a uniform background. A…

The food industry is increasingly focusing on sustainable products. Proteins from green biomass are a promising option, as a research team involving the MLZ has discovered. These can be used, for example, as…