At NCBJ, accelerators and systems incorporating these devices are designed and built within the Division of Nuclear Equipment HITEC (ZdAJ) and the Particle Acceleration Physics & Technology Division.

The Particle Acceleration Physics & Technology Division actively integrates new developments and contributes to the construction of accelerator devices for diverse applications, including medicine, industry, border protection, and nuclear power. The division conducts simulations and beam dynamics calculations, providing insights into optimizing accelerator performance. It engages in projects and measurements related to microwave engineering, fine-tuning accelerating sections, and designing systems for the Free-Electron Laser PolFEL. Utilizing Monte Carlo simulations, it addresses shielding calculations for both international projects and internal needs, resulting in practical and application-oriented solutions. Additionally, the division excels in constructing experimental setups, models, and prototypes to advance accelerator technology and facilitate testing of new concepts. By combining theoretical calculations, simulations, and experimental investigations, the division continuously strives to enhance the performance and functionality of accelerators across various domains and works in close collaboration with the Division of Nuclear Equipment HITEC (ZdAJ).

ZdAJ specializes in designing, manufacturing, selling, and maintaining equipment centered around electron linear accelerators for the industrial and medical sectors. Its flagship product is LILLYPUT, an industrial accelerator tailored for non-destructive testing via the radiographic method, with a broad energy range up to 15MV. The division provides customized radiographic systems featuring different types of digital imaging detectors and specialized manipulator systems. These systems have been exported and are in operation globally for non-destructive testing.

Additionally, ZdAJ offers dual-energy linear accelerators for cargo inspection, which, when integrated into complete scanning systems, enable discrimination of materials and are instrumental in border protection against the smuggling of contraband and hazardous materials.

In the medical sector, ZdAJ has developed the AQURE intraoperative radiation therapy accelerator. This electron accelerator boasts a broad spectrum of emitted radiation energy and a wide range of motion in the operative field. AQURE precisely targets the surgical site immediately after tumor removal, reducing overall treatment time and potentially improving patients’ quality of life. The device is versatile, suitable for treating breast cancer, abdominal tumors, sarcomas, and pediatric diseases.

ZdAJ’s achievements stem from its modern infrastructure, production facilities, and bunkers essential for working with ionizing radiation-emitting devices. The Division has modern equipment, including digital machine tools, furnaces of appropriate dimensions and technological lines for chemical processing, as well as advanced measuring and diagnostic devices. It also uses the research stand of accelerating structures of the CentriX Center for Information and Implementation of Industrial Radiation Techniques (NCBJ). ZdAJ has implemented an integrated, certified quality management system and an internal control system for handling dual-use technologies and services.

Design and construction of accelerators

As part of NCBJ, ZdAJ participates in various scientific projects and maintains collaborations with leading global scientific laboratories. Notably, it has collaborated with CERN and contributed to the modernization of the Large Hadron Collider. Such involvement in scientific projects serves as a valuable source of inspiration and ideas for the development of ZdAJ's next-generation products.