Research with Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht programme "Research with Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation" in the framework of the research programme PNI focuses its neutron and synchrotron radiation activities on scientific and applied engineering materials research in close interaction with its core programme "Advanced Engineering Materials (AEM)” which is part of the HGF research field "Key Technologies”. The German Engineering Materials Science Centre (GEMS) at the outstations of Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht at DESY and FRM II plays the role of the major centre for engineering materials science using synchrotron radiation and neutrons. As a consequence the instrumentation of GEMS is concentrated on engineering materials research. Additional activities focus on soft matter and biomaterials research as well as nano-structures. The GEMS instrumentation is operated by the working groups "Structural Research on New Materials" and "Structural Research on Macromolecules".
Based on this boundary conditions the programme "Research with Neutrons and Synchrotron Radiation” of Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht will have to insure the provision of the experimental and manpower capabilities for a continuous and significant contribution to the research using neutrons and synchrotron radiation at the outstations of Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht at FRM II and DESY. This is complemented by a good user support for users at the GEMS instruments within the HGF mission for large scale facilities.
For more information about the activities of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht at the external large scale facilities DESY and FRM II, please use the following links:
