Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder Project "Emerging technologies for crystal-based gamma-ray light sources" (TECHNO-CLS)
The TECHNO-CLS project aims to achieve a breakthrough in the technologies needed for the design and practical realisation of novel gamma-ray Light Sources (LS) operating at photon energies from ~100 keV up to the GeV range, which can be constructed by exposing oriented crystals (linear, bent and periodically bent) to the beams of ultra-relativistic charged particles.
The fourth workshop of the TECHNO-CLS project will take place at the HUN-REN Institute for Nuclear Research (Atomki) in Debrecen, Hungary. The workshop will bring together members of the TECHNO-CLS consortium to discuss the progress in developing the Crystal-based Light Sources (CLS) technology and to engage with key stakeholders in the future development of CLS.
The Workshop is the fourth annual meeting with stakeholders following the previous TECHNO-CLS workshops held in Ferrara, Italy (October 5-6, 2023), Rethymno, Crete, Greece (October 09-10, 2024), and Bremerhaven, Germany (September 3-5, 2025).
Venue
The workshop will be held at the HUN-REN Institute for Nuclear Research (Atomki) in Debrecen, Hungary. The address of the venue is: Bem square 18/c, 4026 Debrecen, Hungary.
Basic information about Atomki (including a brief description of how to get there) can be found on the following webpage: www.atomki.hu/en/basic-information
A Google map of Debrecen is available here.
Travel Information
The HUN-REN Institute for Nuclear Research (Atomki) can be reached:
- By airplane / via one of the International airports in Hungary: Debrecen (DEB) or Budapest (BUD)
- By train or bus / see the Timetable
By Plane/Train to Hungary:
- Debrecen Airport (DEB) is accessible from Munich Airport (MUC) via Lufthansa (6 weekly flights) as well as from some other European destinations, mainly via WizzAir. The fastest way to reach the Atomki institute from Debrecen Airport is by local taxi (a 20-minute ride). Current typical costs are around 15 euros.
- Most international flights to Hungary operate via Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). From there, you can take the 200E Airport Express bus or a taxi to Ferihegy station, where you can take a train to Debrecen (typically one train per hour). Tickets can be purchased from a machine at the station.
- To travel by train to Hungary, go to Budapest and take the train from Budapest-Nyugati railway station. These trains depart hourly for the approximately 2.5-hour journey to Debrecen.
By Train/Bus in Debrecen:
- Once you arrive at the central Debrecen railway station (Nagyállomás) or the main bus station, take Tram No. 1 directly to the Bem tér (Bem Square) stop.
- From the tram stop, it is just a short walk to the main entrance located at Poroszlay street 6/a or Bem Square 18/c.
Accommodation
A number of accommodation places are located within walking distance (10-minute walk) of the venue:
Péterfia Pension - Price: ~15,000 HUF/€43
Centrum Pension- Price: ~18,000 HUF/€51
Euro Panzio - Price: ~20,000 HUF/€56
Korona Panzio - Price: ~21,000 HUF/€60
Hotel Debrecen - Price: ~35,000 HUF/€100
The other hotels are located in the city centre and can be easily reached by tram in 15 minutes.
Social dinner
A social dinner for participants of the workshop will take place on Monday, 12 October at the Krúdy Restaurant located in the Great Forest Park. The address is: Medgyessy stny. 4, Debrecen, 4032 Hungary
Workshop program
The program of the workshop will be announced here later.