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Dear MLZ users,
This year’s last issue, just after the User Meeting, deals with education as the main topic: Read about our neutron schools and software workshops, and meet a PhD. And did you already know what the Neutron Quality Label is? Our DEVA Group explains this!
Enjoy reading,
The MLZ User Office team
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As already done at the User Meeting, we would like to keep you up to date in this way.
At the reactor
Significant progress has recently been achieved in the fabrication of the components of the central channel of FRM II: following a suitable heat treatment of the compensator, the required strength values were reached. As a result, it is currently expected that user operation with thermal, hot and fast neutrons and positrons may resume by the end of 2025. In addition, preparations for the production of the cold source are progressing well, with the manufacturing expected to start in early 2025, which will take two years.
Another high priority is the transport of spent fuel elements. This was a key issue during the visit of Christian Kühn, the new President of BASE, the Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Management.
MLZ Review
This year, the MLZ Review for the funding period from 2018 to 2023 and the MORIS upgrade program was a major undertaking for all staff. It took place between Nov 19th and 21st. A comprehensive report detailing the scientific and technical achievements of MLZ was presented to an international review panel. This panel acknowledged the very high motivation and competence of MLZ staff despite the extended reactor outage. First results of the review will be presented to the MLZ Steering Committee on Dec 16th by the panel’s chairpersons.
We would like to wish you and your families a happy holiday season and a great start to the New Year!
Prof. Dr. Christian Pfleiderer (FRM II, TU München, MLZ Director/ Spokesperson)
Prof. Dr. Martin Müller (GEMS, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, MLZ Director)
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As already done at the User Meeting, we would like to keep you up to date in this way.
At the reactor
Significant progress has recently been achieved in the fabrication of the components of the central channel of FRM II: following a suitable heat treatment of the compensator, the required strength values were reached. As a result, it is currently expected that user operation with thermal, hot and fast neutrons and positrons may resume by the end of 2025. In addition, preparations for the production of the cold source are progressing well, with the manufacturing expected to start in early 2025, which will take two years.
Another high priority is the transport of spent fuel elements. This was a key issue during the visit of Christian Kühn, the new President of BASE, the Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Management.
MLZ Review
This year, the MLZ Review for the funding period from 2018 to 2023 and the MORIS upgrade program was a major undertaking for all staff. It took place between Nov 19th and 21st. A comprehensive report detailing the scientific and technical achievements of MLZ was presented to an international review panel. This panel acknowledged the very high motivation and competence of MLZ staff despite the extended reactor outage. First results of the review will be presented to the MLZ Steering Committee on Dec 16th by the panel’s chairpersons.
We would like to wish you and your families a happy holiday season and a great start to the New Year!
Prof. Dr. Christian Pfleiderer (FRM II, TU München, MLZ Director/ Spokesperson)
Prof. Dr. Martin Müller (GEMS, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, MLZ Director)
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» Shielding delivered from Spain » A label for neutrons' qualityShielding delivered from Spain
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The first parts of the shielding of SR-5, which will serve most of the instruments in the Neutron Guide Hall East, arrived and had been installed.
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The first parts of the shielding of SR-5, which will serve most of the instruments in the Neutron Guide Hall East, arrived and had been installed.
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A label for neutrons' quality
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Learn more about the Neutron Quality Label (NQL) trademark and the involvement of our DEVA Group in this.
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Learn more about the Neutron Quality Label (NQL) trademark and the involvement of our DEVA Group in this.
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It’s hard work to search for new physics!
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A PhD and three questions. Get to know Manuel Lebert@PERC.
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A PhD and three questions. Get to know Manuel Lebert@PERC.
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Evaluating data
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A well-received workshop on FullProf was organised by the Science Group “Structure Research”.
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A well-received workshop on FullProf was organised by the Science Group “Structure Research”.
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From Prague to Garching with curiosity
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It was already the third time, the Czech-Bavarian Mini School offered its varied programme to interested students!
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It was already the third time, the Czech-Bavarian Mini School offered its varied programme to interested students!
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JCNS Laboratory Course - Neutron Scattering
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The annual JCNS LabCourse is a great opportunity to get hands-on experiments after a week of theory!
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The annual JCNS LabCourse is a great opportunity to get hands-on experiments after a week of theory!
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MATRAC 2 School at Garching
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The MATRAC 2 School took place at Lake Starnberg and Garching and attracted 44 students.
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The MATRAC 2 School took place at Lake Starnberg and Garching and attracted 44 students.
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Young Researchers at MLZ
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This newly founded group offers a forum for young researchers up to the early PostDoc stage.
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This newly founded group offers a forum for young researchers up to the early PostDoc stage.
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Discussing functional interfaces at Tutzing
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This year’s JCNS Workshop was dedicated to Functional Interfaces and gathered many experts in this field.
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This year’s JCNS Workshop was dedicated to Functional Interfaces and gathered many experts in this field.
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Sixth MLZ User Meeting in a row
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For the 6th time, 250 scientists gathered at the annual MLZ User Meeting. This time, the weather was fine, with light drizzle and some stormy gusts :)
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For the 6th time, 250 scientists gathered at the annual MLZ User Meeting. This time, the weather was fine, with light drizzle and some stormy gusts :)
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Newly arrived
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This time, we welcome new colleagues at PANDA, KWS-2, and TEM!
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This time, we welcome new colleagues at PANDA, KWS-2, and TEM!
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MLZ Conference 2025
Neutrons for Fusion and Nuclear Applications
- July 28th-31st, 2025
- Schloss Fürstenried, Munich
MLZ User Meeting 2025
- Dec 03rd-04th, 2025
- Smartvillage Bogenhausen, Munich
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MLZ Conference 2025
Neutrons for Fusion and Nuclear Applications
- July 28th-31st, 2025
- Schloss Fürstenried, Munich
MLZ User Meeting 2025
- Dec 03rd-04th, 2025
- Smartvillage Bogenhausen, Munich
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Best wishes from the MLZ Directors and the MLZ User Committee!
From left to right: Martin Müller (MLZ Director), Tommy Nylander (Chair User Committee), Ana Brás Würschig (User Committee), and Christian Pfleiderer (MLZ Director) during the MLZ User Meeting.
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