Research with Neutrons

BER II in Berlin-Wannsee is an internationally renowned neutron source. With its 24 experimental stations, experimenters have practically all neutron scattering or neutron radiography techniques at their disposal. Neutrons, being electrically neutral particles, penetrate deeply into the matter that is being examined. The way they are scattered by the material reveals information about the material’s characteristics. A detector records the interaction between the neutrons and atoms within the sample, giving the researchers comprehensive insights into the structure and dynamics of the material. All of the  instruments enable studies at the highest scientific level. With the renewal of the neutron guides in 2011 and the renovation and modernization of important reactor components, BER II gives the approximately 500 yearly users access to measuring conditions that are unrivalled in the world.

The research reactor BER II, provide research opportunities for the study of matter and provide a highly specialised sample environment in which experiments can be carried out under the most sophisticated conditions.

What should instruments for the future neutron source be like? What components and building elements are needed? These are questions which researchers have to answer. It is a mission to develop neutron scattering methods and instrumentation, to form instrumentation-focused collaborations with existing and future spallation sources and to exploit innovative concepts of neutron production for the optimal benefit of an associated suite of instruments.

Perspective:

• High Field Magnet (BERII)
  
• A European large-scale project: The European Spallation Source (ESS) in Sweden