The PIF & NIF beams are sold out for the remainder of 2024. The facilites will then be shut down for maintenance Jan-April 2025.
In 2025, it is anticipated that beam from beam line BL1B (low intensity, high-energy protons and neutrons) will be first available May and that beam from BL2C (low intensity, low-energy protons and neutrons) and the TNF (high intensity, high-energy neutrons) will be first available in May or June. The schedule will become better defined in March 2025.
During the TRIUMF operation season, beam is typically available for PIF & NIF users for one week each month on BL2C. The BL1B and M20 schedules are more restrictive as they need to be interleaved with the TRIUMF Science programme; advance booking is essential. Use of the TNF is available whenever the main cyclotron is running at high intensity.
For 2025, the PIF & NIF hourly rate for beam time at both BL2C and M20 is $1075 for Canadian users and $1075 USD for all other users. The hourly rate for BL1B is $1200 for Canadian users and $1200 USD for all other users. The hourly rate for TNF is $525 for Canadian users and $525 USD for all other users. There will be a 10% contingency amount added to all quotes to allow for any overages in beam time or logistics fees. This amount will not necessarily be charged, it just precludes the need to obtain additional purchase orders when necessary. The minimum booking time is 6 hours for all beamlines.
TRIUMF always endeavours to provide reliable beam to our customers; for specific scheduling questions or to book beam time, please contact:
| Michael Trinczek TRIUMF Tel: 604.222.7530 Fax: 604.222.1074 | Camille Bélanger-Champagne TRIUMF Tel: 604.222.7706 Fax: 604.222.1074 | Alex Hands TRIUMF Tel: 604.222.7268 Fax: 604.222.1074 |