Explore the details of this exciting discovery in our latest open access article, based on analytical results obtained by BNC’s instruments. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-024-08028-y The paper deals with provenance research of a unique long, transparent obsidian blade that was found together with other objects in a grave at Csongrád (SE Hungary) dated Read more…
The Budapest Neutron Centre plays an active role in the development of the CERIC-ERIC consortium, contributing not only with its expertise in the measurement techniques offered, but also with the research topics it addresses. We invite you to a workshop presenting research and innovation in the fields of materials science, Read more…
Archaeological artefacts are frequent visitors at the BNC, as we are involved in numerous international and Hungarian archaeology projects. However, to the archaeologist, it’s not only those that glitter that are precious! Pottery, as one of the most abundant forms of human material culture, plays a significant role in archaeological Read more…
We are proud to present the Open Access publication of our recent PhD graduate, which provides insight into the types and structure of iron(III)-citrate complexes, with a particular focus on their biological significance and applications. Maria Gracheva, Zoltán Klencsár, Zoltán Homonnay, Ádám Solti, László Péter, Libor Machala, Petr Novak, Krisztina Read more…
On 29 October, the Archaeometry Workshop, the principal forum and journal for heritage science in Hungary, held a lecture day to celebrate its 20th anniversary in the Ceremonial Hall of the Hungarian National Museum. The event was organized by the Hungarian Society of Archaeology and Art History, the Hungarian National Read more…
Noémi Anna Buczkó, Boglárka Maróti, Katalin Gméling, László Szentmiklósi (2024). Neutron‑based analytical techniques for the elemental composition analysis of electronic waste samples: advantages and challenges. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 333: 5135–5150.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-024-09680-7 To facilitate the development of a methodology that is appropriate for the determination of the elemental composition Read more…
In December last year, the Budapest Research Reactor was granted a further 10-year extension of operating license, however, the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority imposed certain conditions to be met by the end of 2025. One of the major tasks is a partial reconstruction of the main building and some components Read more…
Connecting with large scientific infrastructures around Europe can be a challenge, but NEPHEWS project takes the guesswork out of it now! Check out www.beamtime.eu and pick the access mode that suits you the best – direct access, user mentorship, or remote training. Photon and neutron sources of Europe are at Read more…
The annual meeting of the BNC International Science Advisory Council (ISAC) will take place on April 23-24, 2024, in Budapest. The aim of the meeting is to review the current status of the BNC and the research reactor, as well as the conditions necessary for the installation of a new Read more…
It is our pleasure to share that BNC has a new corporate identity from now on. For almost 6 month now we were working on a new forward-looking, modern look, which shows who we are and what we do and can represent BNC in a better way. In this sense Read more…