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MLZ - Neutrons for Research and Innovation

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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

02.06.2025
Electric Field-Induced Structural Transitions in Ionic Microgels Probed by Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (Seminar: Neutronen in Forschung und Industrie)
16.06.2025
Soft Matter in Motion: A Small-Angle Scattering Perspective (Seminar: Neutronen in Forschung und Industrie)
14.07.2025
Application of neutron techniques to separation processes (Seminar: Neutronen in Forschung und Industrie)
28.07.2025
MLZ Conference 2025: Neutrons for Fusion and Nuclear Applications (Konferenz)
07.10.2025
JCNS Workshop 2025 Trends and Perspectives in Neutron Scattering (Workshop)
27.10.2025
Munich Quantum Matter Days (Konferenz)
02.12.2025
DEVA-QENS Workshop (DEVA Workshop)
03.12.2025
MLZ User Meeting 2025 (Konferenz)

News

Tensile strength and precision: An internship at the MLZ

Research at the neutron tomography facility ANTARES, precision work in forming technology, or the construction of neutron guides – the diversity at the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Centre (MLZ) is immense. Two school…

Stronger steel bonds thanks to neutron imaging

In a breakthrough for materials science, Dr. Nicolás Di Luozzo from University of Buenos Aires and his international collaborators have developed a method to detect boron in steel using neutron radiography at…

World record for lithium-ion conductors

Solid-state batteries are considered a key technology for the future: they can store more energy and do not rely on flammable materials like current lithium-ion batteries. Researchers at TUM and TUMint.Energy…

© Bernhard Ludewig, FRM II / TUM

Neutron Source

The FRM II is one of the most powerful and modern neutron sources worldwide.

© Bernhard Ludewig, FRM II / TUM

Research

The Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ) - cutting-edge research with neutrons and positrons at the FRM II.

© Bernhard Ludewig, FRM II / TUM

Join us!

You would like to work at FRM II? 
Here you can find our current job offers.

Industry
© Bernhard Ludewig, FRM II / TUM

Industry

Material analysis, component testing and irradiation for the automotive, aerospace and semiconductor industries as well as for mechanical engineering, chemicals, medical technology ...

© Bernhard Ludewig, FRM II / TUM

Medicine

In addition to radioisotopes for the diagnosis and treatment of tumor diseases, the FRM II also has a facility for the teletherapy of malignant tumors.

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Visiting the FRM II

Visitors at the FRM II are welcome!
This is how you can reach us.

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