Public Tour Hot Laboratory

January 30, 2025, from 13:00 to 17:00

Discover the Hot Laboratory nuclear facility during our guided tour, a unique experimental facility in Switzerland for the nuclear technology investigation and analysis of highly radioactive materials. This is supported by a well-developed infrastructure in terms of safety, analysis, and preparation, with unique laboratories at your disposal.

This tour is fully booked.

Exploring ground-breaking research: the new exhibition “Visiting the researchers” has 13 thematic islands that invite you on a journey through the fascinating research at PSI.
Exploring ground-breaking research: the new exhibition “Visiting the researchers” has 13 thematic islands that invite you on a journey through the fascinating research at PSI.
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System for the solidification of the droplets to gel beads with the three scientists (from left to right) Manuel Pouchon, Maria Cabanes-Sempere and Cedric Cozzo. Source: Markus Fischer/Paul Scherrer Institute.
System for the solidification of the droplets to gel beads with the three scientists (from left to right) Manuel Pouchon, Maria Cabanes-Sempere and Cedric Cozzo. Source: Markus Fischer/Paul Scherrer Institute.
Daniel Kuster, Head of the group Hot cell experiments, was, together with his team responsible for dismantling the MEGAPIE target at the PSI Hotlab. Source: Markus Firscher/ Paul Scherrer Institute.
Daniel Kuster, Head of the group Hot cell experiments, was, together with his team responsible for dismantling the MEGAPIE target at the PSI Hotlab. Source: Markus Firscher/ Paul Scherrer Institute.
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The tour starts at 13:00 at the PSI Visitor Center.

Language: German

Our tours are free of charge.

We look forward to your visit.

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PSI Visitor Center
Paul Scherrer Institute PSI
Forschungsstrasse 111
5232 Villigen PSI
Switzerland

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