STATUS OF THE CYCLONE FACILITY

The CYCLONE facility at the University in Louvainla-Neuve comprises three cyclotrons. They are used for nuclear physics and astrophysics experiments, mainly with postaccelerated radioactive ion beams; for the study of proton induced fission; for the study of nuclei far from stability. Further uses comprise radiobiology and dosimetry using fast neutrons, PET-isotope production, irradiation of polymer foils for the manufacturing of track-etched membranes and study of radiation effects on electronic components using heavy ions, protons and neutrons.