At the Research Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) physicists from the Max-Planck-Institute for Solid State Research (Stuttgart) found new puzzling features in superconducting niobium and lead, which are not explained by the accepted BCS theory. The problem is thought to be solved since… [read more]

On March 18, 2008 the Bavarian Minister Dr. Bernhard and further representatives of the Bavarian Ministry of Environment (StMUGV) were welcomed by the chancellor of TUM, Mr. Albert Berger, by his permanent deputy, Mr. Wilhelm Eisenbeiß, and the directorate of the Neutron Research Source Heinz… [read more]

The entire staff of the Neutron Research Source are joined together in honouring the memory of Mr. Guido Engelke, former Administrative Director of FRM II, who passed away on 4 March 2008. Mr. Guido Engelke started working for FRM II in 1994 as project supervisor. From 1 January 2002 until… [read more]

On Wednesday, 5.03.2008 at 13:30 o'clock the reactor cycle 10b of the neutron source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) was terminated successfully with a burn-up of 1200 Mwd corresponding to 60 days of full power. [read more]

On February 11th 2008, Prof. Dr. Winfried Petry received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. On the occasion of the award by the States Minister Dr. Thomas Goppel the merits of Prof. Petry were accentuated in the area of basic science and the realisation of the FRM II and its… [read more]

The German Neutron scattering Conference will take place from 15.-17.09. 2008 in Garching. FIRST CALL [read more]

A one year master's course in Materials Science [read more]

During 4.5 cycles the neutron source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz provided neutrons during 232 days for science and industry. [read more]

We extend the abstract deadline for the NEUWAVE workshop until December 16th. [read more]

Celebratory colloquium at the Physik-Department, TU München Prime Minister Dr. Günther Beckstein and other prominent speakers from politics, industry and science emphasized the importance of neutron science for Germany. The FRM II thanks the Prime minister and all other speakers for the… [read more]