SACM develops and builds particle accelerators, cryogenic systems, and superconducting magnets for IRFU's scientific programs and for those of the CEA in general. It is organized to manage large-scale projects. These are conducted within the IRFU project organizational structure, in close ... More »

Presentation: During the negotiations on the location of ITER site, international partners measured the interest to set up a complete program on fusion energy. In parallel to ITER, the “Broader Approach” was decided, covering three large research projects (IFMIF-EVEDA, superconducting ... More »

Astrophysics The aim of astrophysics is to understand the origin, history and future of the Universe(formation and evolution of stars, planets, galaxies, galaxy clusters, etc.). Astrophysics is a fast-growing science because of the great potential it offers for new discoveries; for example, ... More »

Sédi numbers 77 engineers and researchers, 68 technicians, two post-doctoral students and two apprentices working on the development of detection and data processing systems for the department’s physics experiments. The technical performance of instruments and computer systems ... More »

The Service de Physique Nucléaire (SPhN) of Irfu conducts basic research on nucleons and nuclei, the fundamental building blocks of matter held together by the strong interaction. This research is mostly experimental, strengthened by theoretical activity. In extreme conditions ... More »

Physics of the elementary This is a simple question: what is matter made of, and what is its origin? A long occidental tradition answers this through division, claiming that the variety of nature is obtained from the assembly of elementary bricks available in a small number of types. The ... More »

The Systems Engineering Division merges the disciplines of mechanical engineering and those of general instrumentation, necessary to the specifi c developments of the experimental equipments of Dapnia for applications in the fi eld of fundamental physics research.