In this paper I shall give a short history of the development of neutron scattering at the Research Centre for Nuclear Techniques (PPTN), in Bandung, and the early development of a more advanced facilities at the Neutron Scattering Laboratory (NSL BATAN), Centre of Technology for Nuclear Industrial Materials, in Serpong. The first research reactor in Indonesia was the TRIGA MARK II in Bandung, which became operational in 1965, with a power of 250 KW, upgraded to 1 MW in 1971, and to 2 MW in 2000. The neutron scattering activities was started in 1967, with the design and construction of the first powder diffractometer, and put in operation in 1970. It was followed by the second instrument, the filter detector spectrometer built in 1975 in collaboration with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), India. A powder diffractometer for magnetic studies was built in 1980, and finally, a modification of the filter detector spectrometer to measure textures was made in 1986. A brief description of the design and construction of the instruments, and a highlight of some research topics will be presented. Early developments of neutron scattering activities at the 30 MW, RSG‐GAS reactor in Serpong in choosing suitable research program, which will be mainly centred around materials testing/characterization, and materials/condensed matter researches has been agreed. Instrument planning and layout which were appropriate to carry out the program had been decided. Manpower development for the neutron scattering laboratory is a severe problem. The efforts to overcome this problem has been solved. International Cooperation through workshops and on the job trainings also support the supply of qualified manpower.
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17 March 2008
NEUTRON AND X‐RAY SCATTERING 2007: The International Conference
23–31 July 2007
Serpong and Bandung (Indonesia)
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Early Years of Neutron Scattering and Its Manpower Development in Indonesia Available to Purchase
Marsongkohadi
Marsongkohadi
aFormer Professor of Physics, ITB, Bandung, Indonesia
bDirector of Materials Science Research Centre, BATAN, Kawasan Puspiptek Serpong, Indonesia, 1987‐1996
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Marsongkohadi
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aFormer Professor of Physics, ITB, Bandung, Indonesia
bDirector of Materials Science Research Centre, BATAN, Kawasan Puspiptek Serpong, Indonesia, 1987‐1996
AIP Conf. Proc. 989, 4–9 (2008)
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Marsongkohadi; Early Years of Neutron Scattering and Its Manpower Development in Indonesia. AIP Conf. Proc. 17 March 2008; 989 (1): 4–9. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2906092
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