General Lab Information

Tour the Tandem Van de Graaff

Tour Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025


Facility Description

The Tandem Van de Graaff Facility consists of two 15-megavolt electrostatic accelerators capable of delivering continuous, or high-intensity pulsed ion beams in a wide range of ion species at various energies to experimental chambers that are available to researchers on a full cost-recovery basis.

Traditionally used for industrial and space-related applications, the Tandem Van de Graaff's (TVDG) rapid energy and ion changes, well-controlled intensities, high-quality beams, and extraordinary reliability make this a very versatile and productive experimental tool that enables research to be conducted with high precision and with great detail.

Important Notice

  • Guests must show an official photo ID to enter BNL (e.g., driver's license, passport)
  • Some tours may visit active research facilities
  • Guests must wear long pants and flat, closed-toe shoes Access may be restricted if proper attire is not worn
  • The conference organizers will provide further guidance as needed
  • Unless noted, tours will not cost any funding
Accelerator Test Facility (ATF)