Highlight DIDO and MERLIN The DIDO research reactor was installed in 1960. MERLIN is visible in the background, also still under construction. From 1962 onwards, the reactors played a pioneering role in materials science and basic physics research. Timeline Introduction Introduction 1956-1960 Decade People Highlight 1960-1970 Decade People Highlight 1970-1980 Decade People Highlight 1980-1990 Decade Menschen Highlight 1990-2006 Decade People Highlight 2006-2016 Decade Menschen Highlight Outlook Outlook