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85748 Garching

Imaging

X-ray imaging is a well-established technique used for non-destructive testing on many specimens. The field of applications for this valuable technique has been further expanded by using neutrons in radiography and tomography.

Neutrons have a high penetration depth for many materials, which are practically opaque for X-rays. Furthermore, an excellent and even isotope-specific contrast is achieved for many light materials. This fact renders neutron radiography and tomography powerful tools complementary to X-ray imaging techniques, which have grown tremendously in popularity in non-destructive testing applications. Furthermore, the magnetic moment of a neutron gives access to new methods, such as the spatially resolved investigation of magnetic structures and fields.

With its two instruments for neutron imaging, MLZ covers a very broad range of applications:

  • The instrument NECTAR provides fast fission neutrons that can penetrate even large objects. Furthermore, it also provides thermal neutrons, which can be used to obtain good contrast for medium-sized objects.
  • For the highest sensitivity and spatial resolution on small objects, cold neutrons are available at ANTARES.

Instrument

Description

Operated by

ANTARES

Cold neutron radiography and tomography

TUM,
GEMS

MEDAPP

Medical irradiation treatment, biological and technical irradiations

TUM

NECTAR

Radiography and tomography using fission neutrons

TUM,
GEMS

MLZ is a cooperation between:

Technische Universität München> Technische Universität MünchenHelmholtz-Zentrum Hereon> Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Forschungszentrum Jülich> Forschungszentrum Jülich

MLZ is a member of:

LENS> LENSERF-AISBL> ERF-AISBL

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