Organisation Description
The Slovenian 250 kW TRIGA Mark II reactor, operated by the Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI), has been continuously in operation since 1966. It has played a key role in developing nuclear technology and safety culture in Slovenia. The reactor supports education, training, research, and isotope production. Training and educational activities include experimental exercises for graduate and postgraduate students, training of reactor operators, courses organized by the JSI Nuclear Training Center, and visits for the general public.
Internationally, the reactor participates in three IAEA-coordinated networks: the East European Research Reactor Initiative, the Mediterranean Research Reactor Network, and the Advisory Safety Committee for Research Reactors in Eastern Europe. Reactor staff also serve as IAEA external experts and provide training to IAEA fellows upon request.
Research applications include neutron activation analysis, irradiation of materials, neutron radiography, verification and validation of computer codes and nuclear data, and development of a digital reactivity meter. Historically, the reactor produced medical isotopes such as 99mTc and 18F, and although large-scale production has ceased, short-lived isotopes continue to be produced for mostly on-site users. Despite being over forty years old, the reactor continues to contribute to nuclear science and knowledge preservation.
The TRIGA Mark II reactor is open for training, technical visits, and internships.
Potential Type of Collaboration
Sharing of technical expertise; participation in working groups; training programmes or knowledge transfer activities; access to data or facilities.
Areas of Collaboration
Nuclear education and training; reactor operation and safety; neutron activation analysis; irradiation of materials; isotope production; research in nuclear science.
Additional Information
For more information, please consult the official website: https://www.rcp.ijs.si/
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