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An international training course on Control of Nuclear Material in Use, Movement, and Storage was held between 4 and 8 November in Budapest, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research (HUN-REN EK-CER). Thirty-three participants from 23 countries attended the training. During the opening ceremony, participants were welcomed by the representative of the IAEA, the head of the Nuclear Security Department (NSD) of the HUN-REN Centre for Energy …

A unique radiological exercise took place on October 11 at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest. The participating Hungarian authorities simulated the prevention and counter of a radiological terrorist attack with representation of international experts. At the request of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME), the international exercise was organized by the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research (HUN-REN EK-CER), the National Investigation Bureau of the Rapid-Response Police (KR NNI) and …

The PIANOFORTE survey engaged a diverse range of stakeholders from Europe and beyond to gather insights on radiation protection research priorities, revealing distinct groups with varying attitudes towards the subject. The survey’s findings highlighted the importance of ongoing stakeholder engagement and effective communication, influencing research priorities for PIANOFORTE Open Calls and underscoring the need for comprehensive follow-up analysis on capturing a comprehensive views of stakeholder concerns. In a recent survey conducted by the PIANOFORTE Partnership, …

It’s been a while since EK’s Space Research Department signed the contract with ESA to take prime role in a consortium with Advacam, Airbus, DLR and Remred. Our aim was to build IDA (Internal Dosimetry Array) one of the very first scientific payloads of the Lunar Gateway. We are proud to announce that the engineering model of IDA is assembled for the first time, up and running. The system will now face a series of …

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 …