iThemba LABS is an accelerator based science research facility administered by National Research Foundation (NRF) and has been in operation since 1986. iThemba operates a K200 separated sector cyclotron for research in nuclear physics, radiation biophysics and the production of medical radioisotopes. iThemba LABS has installed an IBA C70 cyclotron, which is phase one of the South African...
The Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions (FLNR) conducts fundamental scientific research alongside extensive applied science activities on its accelerator complex. Key applied research areas include the production of heterogeneous micro- and nano-structured materials; radiation hardness testing of electronic components (avionics and space electronics); ion-implantation nanotechnology and...
A great progress on the cyclotron technologies has been achieved and a series of high-intensity cyclotron devices have been developed at China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE). The first 14 MeV high- intensity proton cyclotron with an extraction current exceeding 1 mA was independently developed by the department of nuclear technology and application of the CIAE in 2021. The completion of the...
Neutron sources play a key role in advancing nuclear energy systems and expanding nuclear technology applications. The FDS Consortium has developed a series of neutron sources for various uses, such as the Mini Neutron Generator (MINEG), Small Neutron Generator (SNEG), Compact Neutron Source (CONEG), High Intensity Neutron Source (HINEG), and Volumetric Neutron Source (VNEG). MINEG, with a...
PARticle Therapy REsearch Center (PARTREC) operates the AGOR AVF superconducting cyclotron capable of delivering multiple particle types (protons, light and heavy ions) at multiple extraction energies (from 8 to 190 MeV/u, dependent on particle type).
Following decades of routine operation of AGOR’s cryogenic system, the filling of the cryostat and extraction channels with liquid helium...
Understanding ion transport across crystalline–amorphous interfaces is essential for advancing next-generation solid-state ionic conductors. In this study, we integrate synchrotron-based spectroscopic and diffraction techniques with large-scale machine learning potential (MLP) simulations to elucidate the microscopic ion transport mechanisms in a partially amorphized natural mineral...
During the flight, spacecraft are constantly exposed to cosmic ionizing radiation. This radiation causes various types of radiation effects in on-board electronics. The most dangerous for modern electronics are single event effects from the impact of individual charged particles of galactic and solar cosmic rays. Charged particles accelerators are used to simulate the impact of heavy ions on...
Particle accelerators, such as cyclotrons, are intricate and extensive installations that demand meticulous maintenance and precise control over their operational conditions. It is inevitable that some minor malfunctions will occur. These malfunctions can lead to an increase in pressure within the vacuum vessel of the facility. Nevertheless, there are situations during the operation of...
