National Institute for Subatomic Physics
The deepest questions in physics call for groundbreaking science and pioneering technology. Nikhef brings together researchers and engineers from six universities in the Netherlands in the international quest to uncover the building blocks of the universe.
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Construction begins on massive underground neutrino experiment DUNE
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CERN and Einstein Telescope take centre stage at Big Science Business Forum
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PAPERCLIP VIDEO: How do Higgs particles and muons connect?
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Inaugural Lecture: Concerns For Young Colleagues in Large-Scale Experiments
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Two VIDI Grants for Higgs Researchers at Nikhef
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First Nikhef Theory Group Alumni Day a Success
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KM3NeT Neutrino Telescope Recognized on European Research Roadmap
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CERN and Mistral Form an Alliance in Artificial Intelligence
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Technology at Nikhef
Mechanical Technology
The Mechanical Technology (MT) department consists of approximately 30 technicians with vocational, higher vocational, and university degrees. The core task of the MT department is to develop, design, and implement mechanical solutions for the predominantly international projects in which Nikhef participates.
Electronics Technology
Research into new phenomena and as-yet-unknown subatomic particles requires specialised measuring instruments and custom electronics. These are often not commercially available and require close coordination with the researchers at the experiments.
Computer Technology
Just as the general public can no longer do without ICT in their daily lives, the same is true for scientific research. The Computer Technology (CT) department provides ICT support for the research conducted at Nikhef.
What does the arrival of a brighter LHC mean for Nikhef?
The largest particle accelerator on Earth, the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, will be made even more effective in the coming years. Nikhef is actively involved in preparing for the experiments of the High Luminosity era.