ORNL's High Flux Isotope Reactor prepares to make 'cold' neutrons

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The Cold Neutron Source at ORNLs High Flux Isotope Reactor has passed a major milestone with successful testing of its cooling system. Once fully operational chilled neutrons will travel down the large tubes shown here to provide scientific analysis ...
The Cold Neutron Source at ORNL's High Flux Isotope Reactor has passed a major milestone with successful testing of its cooling system. Once fully operational, chilled neutrons will travel down the large tubes shown here to provide scientific analysis of various materials.

The High Flux Isotope Reactor at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has passed a major milestone in its quest to become one of the world's leading sources of "cold" neutrons for advanced scientific research.


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