Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata houses a 3 MV low-energy high-current two-stage accelerator suitable for Nuclear Astrophysics, Nuclear Physics as well as inter-disciplinary research at the Facility for Research in Experimental Nuclear Astrophysics (FRENA). The project is funded by the Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India.

THE FRENA BUILDING WAS INAUGURATED ON 28 JUNE 2018 BY THE HONOURABLE VICE PRESIDENT OF INDIA

Scope of Research

FRENA provides opportunities for research in the field of low-energy Nuclear Astrophysics for the first time in India. Centered around a high current 3 MV Tandetron, FRENA will help address important queries related to different astrophysical scenarios like hydrogen and helium burning, as well as those related to the fusion of heavy-ions like ¹²C, ¹⁶O and ²⁰Ne. In addition, necessary infrastructure is being developed for cold target systems, window-less gas-jet target systems, recoil mass separator and large-scale simulation work essential for modeling of the relevant nuclear processes. Due to its versatile nature, FRENA will evolve into an inter-disciplinary accelerator center for academic and societal benefits.