TU/e Campus: Smart*Light & DIFFER – Eindhoven (NL)
Based on Compact Linear Collider (CLIC) technology developed at CERN, Smart*Light is developing a compact and mobile X-ray source that fits inside a container. Using the inverse Compton scattering effect, this source provides a high-intensity and tunable X-ray wavelength. Its performance exceeds that of conventional X-ray sources and approaches that of dedicated synchrotrons, while requiring a much smaller footprint.
Smart*Light has potential applications in clinical medical diagnostics, research laboratories focused on the development of new materials, and museums studying valuable works of art.
This excursion also includes a visit to DIFFER (Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research), where research is aimed at creating a future in which clean energy is accessible to everyone. A key objective is reducing dependence on fossil fuels while meeting the growing global demand for energy.
DIFFER conducts research on fusion energy and is the Dutch beneficiary of Fusion for Energy (F4E) and ITER. The institutes research includes experimental studies on plasma–wall interactions relevant to fusion reactors. The institute furthermore develops advanced diagnostics and control systems for fusion power plants. DIFFER is a member of the EURATOM consortium, which brings together fusion research organisations and universities from across Europe, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
The excursion follows a mirrored programme. All participants will visit both Smart*Light and DIFFER.
The programme starts at DIFFER, after which participants will be divided into two groups. Around lunchtime, the groups will switch locations, ensuring that all participants attend both site visits.
Practical information
- Travel duration: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes (Maastricht – Eindhoven)
- Departure from Maastricht Central Station: 08:30 (specific pick-up location to be determined)
- Arrival at location: approx. 09:45
- Start of programme: 10:00
- End of programme: approx. 14:30
- Lunch: not included, possible at own expense (or bring your own)
- Departure from location: 15:00
- Arrival at Maastricht Central Station: approx. 16:15
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