Visit to the FRM II research reactor

The Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) is a Corporate Research Center of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) located on the premises of the modern research campus in Garching.

Here, neutrons and positrons enable a wide range of applications in research, industry and medicine: from developing new technologies, such as batteries for electric cars, to precise anti-cancer drugs.

During our visit, we will have the opportunity to:

• Take a look into the reactor pool
• Learn more about the non-destructive analysis of materials using neutrons
• Discover how radioisotopes are used in medicine

Topics covered during the visit will include:

• Who works at the FRM II research neutron source?
• How does a high-performance research reactor work?
• What is radioactivity, and where do we encounter it in everyday life?
• Why do scientists conduct research with neutrons?
• Why are radioisotopes/radiopharmaceuticals used for cancer therapy?
• Why can bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?

If you are interested in joining, please contact Lena Beggel.