Basel, Switzerland – Swiss inventors Marco Kränzlin, Enrico Kränzlin, Martin Maurer, and Thomas Gysin present PHOTRON, an innovative modular system for the integrated generation and control of light and particle beams.
For the first time, the technology enables the synchronous modulation of laser, UV, proton, and electron beams within a compact, reconfigurable platform – opening new horizons for research, industry, and space exploration.


Technological Background

PHOTRON is based on a centralized beam guidance system that can be flexibly expanded and adapted through modular components. Real‑time control of beam parameters allows precise tuning of different radiation types – both in standalone operation and in combined use.
The architecture has been specifically developed for high‑precision applications such as particle physics, photonics, medical diagnostics, and materials research.
A unique feature is the ability to integrate multiple beam sources into a single system and modulate them synchronously – an approach not previously available in this form.


Inventor Team

The invention originates from Switzerland and was developed by an interdisciplinary team:
• Enrico Kränzlin – Traugott Meyer‑Strasse 6 – CH‑4147 Aesch BL
• Martin Maurer – Traugott Meyer‑Strasse 6 – CH‑4147 Aesch BL
• Marco Kränzlin – Concordiastrasse 31 – CH‑4142 Münchenstein BL
• Thomas Gysin – Traugott Meyer‑Strasse 6 – CH‑4147 Aesch BL
The team combines expertise in photonics, particle physics, mechanical engineering, and software integration.


Patent Status & Collaborations

PHOTRON has been filed for patent protection with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IGE).
The inventors are currently seeking international research partners, technology centers, and industrial companies to bring the platform into prototype applications.
Organizations such as CERN, NASA, and ESA could benefit from the technology – for example, in calibration systems, radiation diagnostics, or modular experiments in high‑energy environments.


Application Areas & Examples

Particle Physics & Beam Instrumentation
• Precise control of beam profiles in linear accelerators
• Real‑time modulation for experiments with synchronized beam sources
• Calibration of detectors and sensor arrays

Space Technology & Radiation Protection
• Simulation of cosmic radiation for material testing
• Development of radiation shielding for satellites and spacecraft
• Miniaturized beam sources for onboard diagnostics

Medical Imaging & Therapy
• Adaptive irradiation systems for proton therapy
• UV‑based disinfection modules with precise dosing
• Combined beam sources for imaging systems (e.g., PET/CT hybrids)

Materials Analysis & Surface Modification
• Laser‑induced surface structuring
• Electron‑beam lithography for micro‑ and nanotechnology
• UV‑assisted polymer curing in manufacturing

Optical Sensing & Laser Systems
• Development of multispectral sensors with integrated beam sources
• Real‑time modulation for LIDAR systems
• Calibration of optical measurement systems in industry


Contact & Further Information
Organizations, research institutes, and media representatives are invited to contact the inventor team:

PHOTRON Technologies – Basel, Switzerland
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