Nuclear Systems Research

The expert group Nuclear Systems Research (NSR) comprises physicists, engineers and highly qualified technicians with expertise in the fields of nuclear physics, thermal-hydraulics and electronics.

NSR provides the necessary R&D support for the development of the fast spectrum facility MYRRHA and the construction of new experimental devices.

Topics of research and experimental programmes

  • Lead-Bismuth technology
  • Fuel qualification
  • Material qualification
  • Component qualification
  • Reactor physics
  • Fundamental research with radioactive ion beams (More information can be found on the ISOL@MYRRHA website)

An overview of the R&D programme for MYRRHA can be found on the MYRRHA website.