Neutrons and muons to advance knowledge and improve lives

The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source enables researchers to explore materials down to the atomic level, providing insights to answer key scientific questions and drive innovations that benefit society.

Welcome to the new ISIS Neutron and Muon Source website!

Advice on finding your way around the new ISIS website

UK Neutron & Muon Science and User Meeting (NMSUM) 2026

NMSUM information and registration

Drawings of energy research areas including solar cells, wind farms and plant science

Webinar on neutron and muon methods for Clean Energy materials research

Webinar information and registration

ISIS Springboard awards, supporting early career researchers, with photos of the three winners

ISIS Springboard Award Winners 2026

Read about the winners and their research

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A typical year at ISIS

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Publications

About ISIS

Find out how the facility works and why neutrons and muons are powerful tools for research.

Using ISIS

Discover how you can use our facility and expertise to advance your research in the physical and life sciences.

Instruments

Explore the scientific and technical capabilities of our diverse instrument suite.

Science highlights

Our facility supports a broad research programme that generates impact on a national and global scale. Read some recent examples below, or browse our full collection of science highlights.