Reactor Institute Delft

The Reactor Institute Delft (RID) together with the department Radiation, Science & Technology has been the Dutch knowledge center for radiation-related research and education for over 50 years. With our knowledge and expertise we play an important role in fundamental and applied scientific research.

The research entails various fields and continents, combining efforts on sustainable energy, materials and health. You can for instance think of developments in the field of solar cells and batteries and medical isotopes for diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

The RID operates a unique research facility: the HOR nuclear reactor. This is a small pool-type research reactor (2 MW). The reactor is not built to produce electrical power, but is a source of neutrons and positrons for research purposes. In addition, we have radiochemical laboratories open for visit.