The High-Energy Irradiation Facility Cave A

Since 1991 this facility is used by international research groups for irradiation experiments in the fields 

• Radiation biology
• Physical-technical investigations related to heavy-ion therapy
• Space research
• Materials research

Ion beams and energy range:  

• Ion beams: many ion species from protons to uranium
• Energy range:  50 – 2000 A MeV   (max. 18 Tm)
• Particle fluence:  < 10⁰  up to 10¹² ions/cm²

Beam delivery system:

• Rasterscan-system intensity-controlled
• Max. fieldsize  20 x 20 cm²
• Excellent homogeneity for large-area irradiations
• On-line monitor to control irradiation

Sample handling:

• Robot arm for biological samples
• Linear tables remote controlled
• LASER and optical alignment systems
• TV systems with remote control

Further Informations about planning and performance of irradiation experiments 

contact: Dieter Schardt