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Researchers at the Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science of the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research (HUN-REN EK-CER) are developing mobile gas detectors, background radiation detectors, and sensors for monitoring vibrations in installations. These new types of low-power mobile and wearable sensors, made using micro- and nanotechnology tools, will help protect critical infrastructure and emergency responders. Preserving human-made infrastructure and managing emergencies are essential elements of sustainable development. The most effective and economical method …

Researchers from the Nuclear Analysis and Radiography Department of the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research (HUN-REN EK-CER NAL) have prepared hundreds of pages of reports providing the basis for the guideline for the design of radiation-resistant and shielding-reinforced concrete structures for the Paks II. investment. The nuclear analytical infrastructure linked to the Budapest Research Reactor (BRR), operated by HUN-REN EK-CER and supervised by the Budapest Neutron Centre (BNC), was essential for this work. A major …

Hungary’s first Na-S battery, which has arrived at the site of the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research (HUN-REN EK-CER), will be able to demonstrate innovative electric energy storage. The experiences gained during the project can assist in achieving Hungary’s carbon neutrality. Within the framework of the projects supported by the “Implementation of Developments Facilitating the Innovative Electrochemical Storage of Carbon-Free, Surplus Electric Energy (2021-2.1.1-EK),” HUN-REN EK-CER was given the opportunity to install a demonstration battery …

GARCHING and OXFORD (8 February 2024) – The Joint European Torus (JET), one of the world’s largest and most powerful fusion machines, has demonstrated the ability to reliably generate fusion energy, whilst simultaneously setting a world-record in energy output. These notable accomplishments represent a significant milestone in the field of fusion science and engineering. Throughout JET’s final deuterium-tritium experiments (DTE3), fusion power was consistently produced for 5.2 seconds, resulting in a ground-breaking record of 69.26 …

The 2nd Call for Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proposals of the ReMade@ARI project is open. A great opportunity for SMEs conducting circular economy research to benefit from: ∂ easy and coordinated access to more than 50 European analytical research infrastructures with full support (experiment preparation support, instrument time and complete data analysis). ∂ fast proposal processing: thanks to our continuous submission process, SMEs can submit a proposal any time. ∂ confidential results: no publishing …

By employing innovative solutions of micro- and nanotechnology, photonics, and sensing, researchers from the Institute of Technical Physics and Materials Science of the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research are developing technologies and devices that can be the building blocks of new generation biosensors, combining highly sensitive analytical and efficient sample preparation functions. The aimed results are to support the competitiveness and expansion of the domestic biomedical and diagnostic industry. Today, the most significant innovation solutions …

In a significant stride towards realising the potential of fusion energy, the joint European and Japanese effort has reached a landmark milestone with the successful operation of JT-60SA, the most advanced experimental fusion device to date. This achievement underscores the strong commitment of both regions to develop efficient, safe, and sustainable fusion technology. The HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research (HUN-REN EK-CER) has played a pivotal role in this project. Their team of researchers and engineers …

The Budapest Neutron Centre (BNC) is a founding member of the League of European Advanced Neutron Sources – LENS. Established in 2019, LENS coordinates the activities of 10 European neutron research institutions. Comprising leaders of these facilities, the LENS Council is set to convene for its regular meeting at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest on the 13th and 14th of November 2023. Neutrons are electrically neutral particles that can easily penetrate into the …