Türkiye has taken a historic step that will break new ground in the field of science and technology. Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır announced that the Turkish Accelerator and Radiation Laboratory (TARLA) Electron Accelerator, developed with domestic and national resources, has come into operation. TARLA electron accelerator makes Turkey one of the four countries in the world with superconducting electron accelerator technology.
TARLA will open a new era in scientific research
Minister Kacır emphasized that TARLA’s technological infrastructure will pave the way for research in applied basic science and engineering branches. It was stated that this accelerator, which can produce electrons at the speed of light, will meet national needs in many priority areas, especially health, by providing knowledge and capabilities, especially in radiation management.
It was announced that TARLA will also play an important role for the aviation and space industry. Thanks to the accelerator, it will be possible to test, develop and produce original materials in Turkey that are resistant to harsh external factors such as high radiation and heat.
Will be among the world’s pioneers in accelerator technologies
When the TARLA electron accelerator is completed with all its phases, it will provide research, training and application opportunities in many fields such as particle physics, nuclear physics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, genetics, materials, industry, metrology, environment, chemistry, medicine, mining, energy, defense, space and communication. . This high-tech facility will improve Turkey’s scientific capacity based on accelerator technologies, bringing our country among the world’s pioneers.
Minister Kacır stated that in line with the vision of the National Technology Move, they are moving forward determinedly towards becoming a country that directs technology, rather than being a follower of technology, with new research infrastructures such as the TARLA electron accelerator.
TARLA will continue to contribute to Turkish science with its characterization, laser, environment and biotechnology laboratories and will make its self-sufficiency sustainable.
Full support for scientists
Minister Kacır emphasized that scientists will continue to make a name for themselves in the scientific world with their pioneering and innovative work, under appropriate conditions and support. By increasing the importance it attaches to scientific research, Turkey will take its competencies even further in order to develop critical technologies nationally and offer competitive products and services in high technology fields.