Committee Research with Neutrons (KFN)

RACIRI-Webinar 2020

Research with X-rays and Neutrons on Current Topics of Global Priority, August 25-26, 2020

RACIRI Summer School 23.-30.08.2020 in Varberg

Due to the COVID pandemic, the RACIRI Summer School 2020 has been converted into a webinar (Aug. 25-26, 2020). Six one-hour lectures will be held on the topic "Research with X-rays and Neutrons on Current Topics of Global Priority", tutorials are also planned.
Registrations are possible until 08.08.2020. [more]

German Neutron Scattering Conference 2020: Abstract deadline on Aug. 15

The German Neutron Scattering Conference 2020 will definitely take place on December 9 and 10, 2020 together with the MLZ User Meeting (December 8 and 9) in Munich. A concept is under development in cooperation with the conference hotel. The aim is to have as much presence as possible. The on-site programme will be supplemented by online contributions and discussions. Submit abstracts for talks and posters by August 15, 2020! You will find all necessary information on the conference homepage.

Fighting COVID-19 with neutrons and synchrotron radiation

We would like to draw your attention to the rapid access programs of the centers for COVID-19 research.

Research with synchrotron radiation and neutrons makes a valuable contribution to the development of drugs and vaccines against COVID-19. The first results have already been published and other studies are ongoing, see television report on RBB. Related investigations have priority at the facilites. [more]

Farewell BER II

Astrid Schneidewind talking at the HZB farewell colloquium BER II on January 13, 2020

At the BER II farewell colloquium for the research reactor BER II of HZB, the KFN chair Astrid Schneidewind thanked everyone involved in neutron research at HZB. She pointed out the important role of neutron research at HZB and stated that the HZB will stay in our hearts as a significant part of the fundation of neutron research in Germany. [more - in German]