The Proton Irradiation Facility (PIF) is used for radiation damage and single event effect studies of electronic and detector components. Variable energy proton beams are available from 65 to 120 MeV on one beamline and from 180 to 500 MeV on another. Energies below 65 MeV and between 120 and 180 MeV can be obtained using degraders.

The Neutron Irradiation Facility (NIF) uses neutrons produced at the final beam stop on BL1A where greater than 100 µA of 450 MeV protons are absorbed. The flux of MeV equivalent neutrons is about 10⁷ neutron cm^-2s^-1 and the spectrum extends to 400 MeV. Thermal neutrons are also present in the beam.

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Table of proton beam parameters

Brochure - TRIUMF Radiation Testing of Electronics

Beam scheduling and costs

Shipping equipment to TRIUMF

Accommodation while at TRIUMF

NSREC Paper -- Operation of the TRIUMF (20-500 MeV) Proton Irradiation Facility

NSREC Paper -- Improved capabilities for proton and neutron irradiations at TRIUMF

References of papers written on radiation effect testing at TRIUMF

Photos and figures

Other irradiation facilities

Safety Orientation