1. The project involves the applications of nuclear technology based on the data collected through the fundamental research, that's why it is indispensable to determine nuclear structure as well as nuclear reaction data by using experimental technique.
2. One of the important area of the nuclear technology is the production of radioisotopes, on the one hand as a radiation source, on the other hand as an additive, as well as in the volume of the material to be investigated. These tracers can then applied for following processes in a rapid and economic way.
3. Production of new surface layers by irradiation and investigation of those, elaboration of irradiation and measurement methods for wear measurement of materials of novel constitution and structure. Development of novel nuclear particle detectors based on nanotechnology.
4. Development of accelerator based production on therapeutic and diagnostic radionuclides, elaboration of their radiochemical separation. Development of theranostic radioisotopes and targeted radionuclide therapy.

Budget: 1.191.526.000 HUF

The development of titanium-based orthopedic and dental implants is aimed to create coating layers that increase corrosion resistance, have antibacterial activity and promote bone tissue embedding. The goal of this work is the preparation of double coating layers and the examination of their structural and biological properties. In addition to their biocompatibility, these layered structures reduce diffusion of metal ions into the living tissue. The growth defects and pores of the bioinert TiAlN/CNx multilayer and the biotolerant TiAlSiN nanolayer will be closed with titanium- and aluminium-oxide layers, thus reducing the toxic effect caused by implants.

The project is realised in the frame of a bilateral Science and Technology (S&T) cooperation.

Cooperating partner: Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia

Project budget: 1.727.112 HUF

The goal of the project is to produce novel high-sensitivity Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM) based gas sensors for the detection of nitrogen-oxides and organic nitrates. Heightened sensitivity will be achieved by raising the active surface area and the number of specific receptor molecules bound to it, using porous black metal layers. The Laboratory of Materials Science of ATOMKI will perform the morphological (XRD, FIB-SEM) and depth (SNMS) characterization of the synthesized surfaces and layer structures.

The project is realised in a consortium, consisting of the following members:

• University of Chemistry and Technology (Prague, Czech Republic) - leader
• Kitami Institute of Technology (Kitami, Japan)
• Polymer Institute of Slovak Academy of Sciences (Bratislava, Slovakia)
• University of Opole (Opole, Poland)
• ATOMKI - Institute for Nuclear Research (Debrecen, Hungary)

The IPERION HS project contributes to establishing a unique pan-European infrastructure in heritage science by integrating facilities at research centres, universities and museums. The consortium of 24 partners from 23 countries (with Italy as project leader) offers access to instruments, methodologies and data for advancing knowledge and innovation in the interpretation, documentation, conservation and restoration of cultural heritage through three complementary platforms, ARCHLAB, MOLAB, and FIXLAB.

The Laboratory for Heritage Science of Atomki is part of FIXLAB, using ion beam analytical techniques at the Tandetron accelerator for determination of the concentration and distribution of elements in art and archaeological objects. Furthermore, the Laboratory participates in joint research activity, developing analytical monitoring strategies to prevent potential damage of the object during measurement under intense ion beams.

The aim of the project is to establish an internationally competitive AMS C-14 competence centre which is able to develop and market new and efficient sample preparation devices for the radiocarbon measurements and to provide high-level training regarding measurement technology.

Based on the scientific background and professional staff of Atomki, together with the equipment development and manufacturing experience of Isotoptech Zrt., a knowledge transfer centre promptly adapting to the worldwide rapidly expanding AMS C-14 analytical demands is going to be established, which is able to serve the recent research approaches and the demands of the market.

Recent technological advances have made it possible to apply quantum information science for a wide range of information tasks. We are witnessing a new quantum revolution that would guarantee communication security and provide outstanding computing power. However, it also sets great challenges regarding the certification task that the new quantum devices and protocols operate according to specification. Indeed, given a quantum device, how could the user of this device make sure that it performs a certain computational problem properly? This quantum certification task stands out as a key aspect in the EU Quantum Technologies Program as well. The aim of the project is to establish a new research line in the certification of complex quantum systems using large-scale tools, crucial for future device-independent quantum technologies.

Research institutes and SMEs (small and medium enterpises) are joining forces in the RADIATE project exchanging experience and best practice examples in order to structure the European Research Area of ion technology application. Besides further developing ion beam technology and strengthening the cooperation between European ion beam infrastructures, RADIATE is committed to providing easy, flexible and efficient access for researchers from academia and industry to the participating ion beam facilities. Joint research activities (JRA) and workshops aim to strengthen Europe’s leading role in ion beam science and technology. Atomki takes part in JRA work packages and tasks as follows:

• WP20 Ion sources and beams, T20.1. Microbeam optics
• WP21 Detectors and electronics, T21.1. Single ion detection

Participants: 15 research institutes and 4 SMEs from 13 European countries

Budget of the whole project: 9.9 MEUR,
from which budget of Atomki: 180 kEUR

The aim of the project is to enhance the Hungarian research opportunities related to the ELI-ALPS Laser Institute, while also trying to establish new research topics (e.g. time resolved atomic processes). The University of Pécs who is the leader of the consortium, together with the Centre for Energy Research is developing a new kind of electron acceleration method that could be adapted for usage at the ELI-ALPS. The Institute for Nuclear Research (Atomki) develops an experimental tool and wants to realize a scientific program based on it using the available infrastructure at Szeged. The scientific goals include studying the effects of few-cycle laser pulses in ionization and investigating the timescale dynamics of complex processes of atomic electrons.

• Total financial support: 297.096.952 Ft
• University of Pécs (leader of consortium): 134.185.137 Ft
• Institute for Nuclear Research: 118.906.383 Ft
• Centre for Energy Research: 44.005.432 Ft

The aim of the project, led by the Municipality of Oradea, is to study the origin of the thermal water that feeds Lake Pece in Püspökfürdő. The impact of the water production of the numerous thermal wells in the area to the recharge of the lake is also investigated. The quaternary geological study of the Tövises riverbed in Pocsaj, Hungary, as a similar site to the Romanian studyarea, is also the task of the Hungarian partner.

In the frame of the GEOCORE project, the drill core library of the Mining and Geological Survey of Hungary at Rákóczibánya (Nógrád county, Hungary) will be developed to a geological education and research centre. As a part of the project, a noble gas mass spectrometer developed for dating of rocks and minerals will be purchased and installed in the Instute for Nuclear Physics (MTA Atomki). The ARGUS VI is designed to measure small quantities of all isotopes of the argon noble gas, with high precision. Therefore, the new instrument will enable us to apply the K/Ar and ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar radiometric age dating methods. With respect to the 40 years age dating traditions at Atomki, our aim is the maintenance and further development of our outstanding geochronological activity in the Central-Eastern European region.