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BNC webinar on "Evolution of magnetic structures ... of perovskite manganites"
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Joint BNC - ITPM seminar on neutron & synchrotron studies of magnetism
Thu, 30 Sep, 2021
Joint BNC-ITPM seminar on "Large scale facilities and magnetism"
by José María Porro Azpiazu (BCMaterials, Basque Foundation for Science, Leioa, Spain)
on 6 Oct, 2021 11:00 - 11:45 + discussion. Abstract and CV
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CETS neutron school registration open (UPDATED!)
Wed, 01 Sep, 2021
The 14th Central European Training School on Neutron Techniques will be organized in a hybrid form this autumn. A virtual (on-line) theory module between 4 to 8 October, and the (off-line) hands-on training module between 25 to 28 October, 2021. Deadline for registration is 27 September. From this year on the course is accredited by the Doctorate School of Physics of Eötvös Loránd University and the Doctorate School of Physical Sciences of Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest. Read further...
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Successful test to resume regular reactor operation (updated!)
Fri, 06 Aug, 2021
We gladly report that following the COVID-19-triggered struggles in the last six months, there are now good chances to resume regular operation of the reactor. Having solved the technical and staffing problems, the reactor was tested at full power on 21-22 July including cold cource operation. Another test will follow at the enf of August to fine tune further details. The full success of the test allowed for performing some short (remote) user experiments, too. The Management expects the Budapest Research Reactor to return to its regular operation schedule on 6 September.
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CERIC call for proposals now open
Thu, 05 Aug, 2021
CERIC call for experiment proposals is now open. CERIC-ERIC, the Central European Research Consortium offers access to more than 50 different and complementary state of the art techniques and support laboratories through a single entry point, by submission of a single or multi-technique proposal. To apply for beam time, log in to VUO at https://vuo.elettra.trieste.it/ and use a link in the "CERIC Proposal Submission" section. -
Feasibility symposium on converting BNC into a CANS facility
Sat, 10 Jul, 2021
A mini-symposium was organized in BNC discussing the future of neutron science in Hungary following the life-cycle of the Budapest Research Reactor around 2027-30. With the advent of the accelerator-based compact neutron source (CANS) technology a possible option is - rather than full decommissoning - to convert the nuclear facility into a CANS site. As the conversion is an immense, novel and complex project, effecting the various neutron techniques differently, a well thought out decision is required in due time. The mini-symposium was the first step on a long road.
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IPERION-HS call for proposals
Fri, 18 Jun, 2021
To submit TNA proposals to the IPERION-HS platforms, please visit https://www.iperionhs.eu/iperionhs-2nd-tna-call-deadline-on-june-30-2021/. Next deadline: 30 June, 2021. Concerning submission, access, etc. regarding your planned IPERION-HS experiment at BNC, please email BNC's IPERION-HS contacts, Zsolt Kasztovszky & Katalin Bajnok. or ask the IPERION-HS User Helpdesk. Due to the current COVID situation, no personal visits, only remote experiments / analyses are possible at BNC. Looking forward to your interesting project plans.
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Prof. Ferenc Mezei to receive the 2021 Gothenburg Lise Meitner Award
Sat, 29 May, 2021
"For the inventions of the neutron spin echo method and the super mirror, which have significantly advanced neutron scattering methods, and for the long pulse neutron source concept, which is the foundation for the novel technical design of the European Spallation Source now being built in Lund.” The Gothenburg Physics Centre proudly presents Ferenc Mezei as the laureate of the Gothenburg Lise Meitner Award 2021. Further details about the award and the Lise Meitner laureates here. -
COVID-19 update #6
Sat, 29 May, 2021
The recent travel restrictions as well as health and quarantine issues related to the corona virus pandemia impacted the operation of many large-scale facilities, and, unfortunately, our neutron centre has not remained an exception. Therefore the Budapest Research Reactor has not operated since 1 March, 2021. We continue to make every effort to resume the reactor operation and restart our international user program at the earliest possible date, without compromising the high standards and the safety of operation dictated by our 60-years nuclear culture. As soon as our services can be resumed, and the international travel restrictions are foreseen to ease, the reactor schedule will be updated accordingly. The BNC User Office will inform the scientific and industrial partners via the BNC web pages, the user mailing lists and via personal emails about the developments. Thereafter, please contact the respective instrument scientists for further details about the schedule of your experiments. BNC Management
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BNC webinars on renewable energy
Mon, 10 May, 2021
BNC webinar #5 on Renewable Energy "N4DP - Neutron Depth Profiling Instrument at MLZ"
by Markus Trunk (Department of Physics Technical University Munich, Germany)
on 19 May, 2021 14:00 - 14:45 + discussion. Introduction -
COVID-19 update #5
Mon, 02 Nov, 2020
Due to the fast spread of the corona virus, the number of readily available staff in reactor operation has decreased below the level of safe operation determined by law. Therefore we were forced to decide to delay the reactor cycles until further notice - effecting also the cycle scheduled to start this afternoon. Apologies for the short notice.
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BNC webinars on pulsed X-ray sources and their applications
Fri, 30 Oct, 2020
BNC webinar #3 on "Femtosecond X-ray pulses in action:
molecular movies, ultrafast chemical reactions, magnetic switching and more..."
by Zoltán Németh (Wigner Research Centre for Physics)
on Wednesday 4 November, 2020 14:00 - 14:45+discussion
More details here Zoom meeting link Lecture video
BNC webinar #2 on "European XFEL - A New User Facility for Fundamental Science on ultra short timescales"
by Robert Feidenhans'l (Director General of EUXFEL)
opening by István Szabó (Vice President, NKFIH)
on Wednesday 21 October, 2020 13:30 - 14:20+discussion
More details here Lecure video
BNC webinar #1 on "Pulsed x-ray sources and their applications"
by Gyula Faigel (Hungarian Academy of Sciences)
on Wednesday 7 October, 2020 14:00 - 14:45+discussion
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BNC Science Proposal deadline extended to October 18, 2020
Fri, 02 Oct, 2020
In spite of the restrictions affecting the User Program the Budapest Research Reactor in BNC will continue to operate according to the announcd schedule. However, user experiments are only possible to conduct remotely. The management of BNC encourages potential users to submit their proposals - possibly following a discussion with the respective instrument responsible - selecting the remote experiment option in the proposal. Read more.
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COVID-19 update #4 - Remote User Operation - Sept 07, 2020 on
Mon, 07 Sep, 2020
Due to the recently re-introduced governmental restriction of the international mobility and other regulations to control the spread of the corona virus, until further notice, the user program of BNC is restricted to remote experiments. According to the present plans the reactor operates on the announced schedule. Strict virus-related health regulations and social distancing measures will remain in effect on the reactor premises.
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Neutrons Job Posting - Diffraction Instrument Scientist
Wed, 02 Sep, 2020
The Budapest Neutron Centre management invites applications for a Diffraction Instrument Scientist position on the MTEST neutron diffractometer. The job is initially announced for one year period with option to extension up to tenure. Please distribute this call for application to colleagues who may be interested. -
BNC webinar #3 on Li-ion batteries
Fri, 03 Jul, 2020
BNC webinar #3 "Li-ion batteries: Neutron Scattering Results"
by Mikhail Avdeev (Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, JINR, Dubna, Russia)
on 08 July, 2020 14:00 - 14:45 + discussion
More details here Lecture video Video meeting link -
BNC webinar #2 on Li-ion batteries
Thu, 18 Jun, 2020
BNC webinar #2 "Li-ion batteries: New generation Li- and post-Li batteries"
by Robert Kun (Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest)
on Wednesday 24 June, 2020 14:00 - 14:45+discussion
More details here Lecture video Video meeting link -
BNC webinar #1 on Li-ion batteries
Wed, 10 Jun, 2020
BNC webinar #1 "Li-ion batteries - an introduction. Electrochemistry, structure, function"
by László Péter (Dept. Partially Ordered Systems, Wigner RCP Budapest)
on 10 June, 2020 14:00 - 14:45+discussion
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COVID-19 update #3 - Restart of reactor operation, May 11, 2020
Wed, 06 May, 2020
With the partial easing of the national restrictions on COVID-19, it will be possible to restart the Budapest Research Reactor with implementation of strict virus-related health safety regulations and continued social distancing measures. From May 11 2020 on, 2020, the Budapest Research Reactor is planned to be operated according to the previously announced schedule.
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BNC call for Science Proposals
Mon, 04 May, 2020
Next BNC Science Proposal deadline: May 17, 2020
The present regulations related to the COVID-19 do not allow users to visit the BNC premises. However, after discussions with the instrument responsible remote experiments are possible and are encouraged to conduct. The samples are to be sent in advance to BNC via post and the experiment is performed by the BNC instrument scientist, amid a continuous communication with the user. Please indicate the remote experiment option in your proposal.