JRC MONNET – the intense fast-neutron source for fundamental and application-driven research

MONNET is a fast-neutron source based on 3.5 MV tandem accelerator, located at the Geel (BE) site of Joint esearch Centre. It became operational in 2020. may deliver intense neutron beams energy range from 30 keV to 10.1 MeV and 12.8 24 MeV. Neutrons are generated by means nuclear reactions target material ( e.g. protons or deuterons lithium-7, tritium deuterium targets). delivers flux up 10 9 n/sr/s, depending producing reaction energy. Neutron essentially mono-energetic (∆ E n / < 6% with > 300 keV). The accelerator also be used proton deuteron beams. Alpha will offered soon. Photon possible presently under investigation. research program ranges cross section measurements, n, f ), p , α ) as well ′), p, γ fission research, studies radiation-induced damage), investigation advanced methods technologies, safety security. offers beamtime external user within JRC EUFRAT Open Access program. Proposal evaluation an independent panel taking place two times per year.