Cutting edge research in energy, health and matter
Our Mission
The HZDR conducts cutting edge research with a long term focus in the fields of energy, health and matter. We deliver solutions to the great challenges of our time, providing knowledge and technology for future generations.
Our Guidelines
Diversity is our strength. As a large scale research center with a wide range of topics and disciplines, it forms the foundation for conducting excellent and sustainable research in the long term. Shared values and principles guide our work.
No space for discrimination


Diversity, equal opportunities and inclusion – these values are more than just words for us. They form the core of what we do at the HZDR. Our commitment to these values is unwavering: Diverse perspectives lead to better ideas to solve the complex challenges of an ever-evolving world.
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Future projects
Latest publications
Machine-learning-based integration of temporal and spectral prompt gamma-ray information for proton range verification
Nuclear spin polarization in silicon carbide at room temperature in the Earth’s magnetic field