The positron instruments at TU Delft - Current status and possible applications

by Dr Maik Butterling (Delft University of Technology)

Monday 12 May 2025, 14:30 → 15:30 Europe/Berlin

PH HS 3 (Physics Department)

The Reactor Institute Delft (RID) at TU Delft operates a 2 MW nuclear reactor, serving as a source of neutrons and positrons for scientific research. The facility includes six neutron instruments and two positron beamlines, enabling a wide range of experimental applications.

Recently, TU Delft has launched a regular user operation, expanding access to these instruments for a broader, international scientific community.

This presentation will provide an overview of the available instruments, with a particular focus on the current status of the positron spectrometers. Additionally, potential scientific applications will be explored, especially in the study of vacancy defects in various materials.