Harnessing the Power of Neutrons

A giant step forward for material science 

June 11, 2007, Chalk River, ON – A new chapter is just beginning for Canadian neutron science. Building upon a 50 year legacy of scientific excellence that began with the Nobel Prize winning work of Bertram Brockhouse, MP Cheryl Gallant will officially open a new neutron reflectometer at the NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre – giving neutron science a boost.

Come and learn how neutrons deliver knowledge about materials helping Canada's industrial competitiveness, and improving public safety. Following the opening ceremonies, join a tour of the NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre located inside one of Canada's largest and most prolific science facilities: the NRU reactor.

What: Official Opening of the Neutron Reflectometer and Technology Showcase

Date: Friday, June 15, 2007

Time: 10:00 to 12:00 noon EST

Place: Canadian Neutron Beam Centre, Chalk River Laboratories, Chalk River, Ontario. (2 hours drive from Ottawa)

Invited dignitaries include: MP Cheryl Gallant, MPP John Yakabuski, Pierre Coulombe President NRC, Brian McGee Vice-President of AECL, Isabelle Blain Vice-President NSERC, Vice-Presidents of research from the University of Western Ontario, University of Toronto, University of Guelph, University of British Columbia and the University of Quebec in Montréal. Representatives from the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation, and the Ontario Innovation Trust, as well as local municipal officials.

Prior notification is required to attend this event, please call:

Alastair McIvor
NRC Canadian Neutron Beam Centre
National Research Council Canada
Tel.: (613) 584 8298
E-mail: Alastair.McIvor@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Sarah Mangione
Media Relations
National Research Council Canada
Tel.: (613) 990-6091
E-mail: media@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca