Versatility & Accessibility at the Core of VERONICA
At the heart of VERONICA lies a clear mission: to make advanced nuclear research more versatile and accessible than ever before. Its dual-reactor design—combining a Zero Power Reactor and a Multi-Purpose Research Reactor—opens the door to collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and industries.
With over 50 distinct applications spanning from fundamental physics to industrial innovation, VERONICA is built to serve a diverse user base. By enabling novel experiments, interdisciplinary partnerships, and hands-on training, the facility becomes a dynamic platform for both cutting-edge discovery and real-world impact.
Zero Power Reactor (ZPR) Applications
Education & Training
Ideal for universities, technical institutes, and learning programs across Europe.
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Educational & Training Programs
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Teaching Nuclear Engineering
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Teaching Radiation Protection and Radiological Engineering
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Teaching Physical and Biological Science
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Training Nuclear Power Plant Operators
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Training Nuclear Professionals
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Public Tours & Visits
Scientific Research & Method Development
Supports advanced nuclear physics and cross-disciplinary R&D.
- Nuclear Data Measurements
- Benchmark Experiments
- Development and Validation of New Methods
Instrumentation & Technical Validation
Essential for detector development, diagnostics, and quality assurance.
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Instrument Developing, Testing, and Calibration
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Testing Instrumentation and Qualification of Measurement Techniques
Support for Modeling, Simulation & Power Programs
A testbed for predictive modeling and operational planning in nuclear power fleets.
- Supporting Nuclear Power Reactor Programs
- Supporting Calculation Codes and Modeling Tool Validation/Qualification
Multi Purpose Research Reactor (MPRR) Applications
Materials & Radiation Research
Supports fusion research, aerospace, microelectronics, and advanced materials.
- Material Fast Flux Irradiation
- Radiation Hardness Testing
- Nuclear Heating Measurement
- Actinide Transmutation Studies
- Gamma Irradiation
- Radiation Chemistry
- Neutron Transmutation Doping (NTD)
- Gemstone Coloration
Analytical Techniques & Neutron Beam Applications
For archaeology, environmental studies, quality control, and materials forensics.
- Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)
- Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis (PGAA)
- Prompt Gamma Activation Imaging (PGAI)
- Neutron Radiography / Tomography (NR/NT)
- Neutron Scattering
- Neutron Beams for Research
- Geochronology
Medical & Industrial Applications
Supports Europe’s needs in nuclear medicine, cancer therapy, and non-destructive testing.
- Medical Isotope Production
- Industrial Isotope Production
- Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT)
- Production of Sources
- Positron Sources
Education, Training & Outreach
Critical for workforce development, public understanding, and cross-border education.
- Educational & Training Programs
- Public Tours & Visits
Scientific Validation & Benchmarking
Foundational for reactor physics, safety analysis, and digital twin development.
- Benchmark Experiments
- Nuclear Data Measurements
- Supporting Calculation Codes and Modeling Tool Validation/Qualificatio
Versatility & Accessibility at the Core of VERONICA
At the heart of VERONICA lies a clear mission: to make advanced nuclear research more versatile and accessible than ever before. Its dual-reactor design—combining a Zero Power Reactor and a Multi-Purpose Research Reactor—opens the door to collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and industries.
With over 50 distinct applications spanning from fundamental physics to industrial innovation, VERONICA is built to serve a diverse user base. By enabling novel experiments, interdisciplinary partnerships, and hands-on training, the facility becomes a dynamic platform for both cutting-edge discovery and real-world impact.
Zero Power Reactor (ZPR) Applications
Education & Training
Ideal for universities, technical institutes, and learning programs across Europe.
-
Educational & Training Programs
-
Teaching Nuclear Engineering
-
Teaching Radiation Protection and Radiological Engineering
-
Teaching Physical and Biological Science
-
Training Nuclear Power Plant Operators
-
Training Nuclear Professionals
-
Public Tours & Visits
Scientific Research & Method Development
Supports advanced nuclear physics and cross-disciplinary R&D.
- Nuclear Data Measurements
- Benchmark Experiments
- Development and Validation of New Methods
Instrumentation & Technical Validation
Essential for detector development, diagnostics, and quality assurance.
-
Instrument Developing, Testing, and Calibration
-
Testing Instrumentation and Qualification of Measurement Techniques
Support for Modeling, Simulation & Power Programs
A testbed for predictive modeling and operational planning in nuclear power fleets.
- Supporting Nuclear Power Reactor Programs
- Supporting Calculation Codes and Modeling Tool Validation/Qualification
Multi Purpose Research Reactor (MPRR) Applications
Materials & Radiation Research
Supports fusion research, aerospace, microelectronics, and advanced materials.
- Material Fast Flux Irradiation
- Radiation Hardness Testing
- Nuclear Heating Measurement
- Actinide Transmutation Studies
- Gamma Irradiation
- Radiation Chemistry
- Neutron Transmutation Doping (NTD)
- Gemstone Coloration
Analytical Techniques & Neutron Beam Applications
For archaeology, environmental studies, quality control, and materials forensics.
- Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA)
- Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis (PGAA)
- Prompt Gamma Activation Imaging (PGAI)
- Neutron Radiography / Tomography (NR/NT)
- Neutron Scattering
- Neutron Beams for Research
- Geochronology
Medical & Industrial Applications
Supports Europe’s needs in nuclear medicine, cancer therapy, and non-destructive testing.
- Medical Isotope Production
- Industrial Isotope Production
- Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT)
- Production of Sources
- Positron Sources
Education, Training & Outreach
Critical for workforce development, public understanding, and cross-border education.
- Educational & Training Programs
- Public Tours & Visits
Scientific Validation & Benchmarking
Foundational for reactor physics, safety analysis, and digital twin development.
- Benchmark Experiments
- Nuclear Data Measurements
- Supporting Calculation Codes and Modeling Tool Validation/Qualificatio