Laboratory for Nuclear Materials

The LNM is the principal research unit and national centre of excellence in Switzerland in the domains of materials behaviour and ageing in nuclear installations. LNM provides material-related academic R&D contributions and scientific services to the sustainability of current and future nuclear installations for electricity and heat generation or waste reduction as well as to the performance of nuclear research facilities. A special emphasis is placed to the safety and safe long-term operation of the existing Swiss nuclear power plants.