ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is a world-leading centre for research at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Our neutron and muon instruments give unique insights into the properties of materials on the atomic scale.

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ISIS staff join ventilator development project
Software engineers from ISIS are part of an STFC-led team that has been awarded funding to develop a robust, low-cost ventilator to help patients in low and middle-income countries.
ISIS delivers industry-focussed neutron training to Johnson Matthey staff
On 13 and 21 July 2020, ISIS ran an online ISIS training event for scientific staff from Johnson Matthey to learn about neutron techniques and their applications.
Covid-19 and ISIS Operations
And we're back! ISIS has successfully restarted operations with Covid-19 precautions in place.
ISIS and the 10 point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution
We undertake many activities which support the themes of the UK government’s recently announced environmental action plan.

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Science Highlights

Molecular machines that pick up good vibrations
The effect of vibrations on the energy barriers of hydrogen-deuterium exchange in a molecular machine has been shown to cause a 400-fold increase in the rate of reaction.
Does it matter if shellfish food is left-handed or right-handed?
Scientists from Evonik Nutrition & Care, Evonik Operations GmbH and the University of Reading have used inelastic neutron scattering alongside other techniques to study the differences between two forms of a new feed supplement for marine organisms.
Fine tuning of the magnetic properties within thin films
Using ion beams at different intensities leads to depth selective control over which magnetic phase is present in FeRh thin films.
Polymer composites: improving the environment, understanding scattering, and supporting enterprise
A new environmentally friendly material for use in neutron shielding has been tested at ISIS by the company Additive Composite Uppsala AB.

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