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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Covid-19 and ISIS Operations
And we're back! ISIS has successfully restarted operations with Covid-19 precautions in place.
ISIS Annual Review 2020 out now
The latest annual review of the facility is now available online.
Record-breaking accelerator performance in our first cycle since Covid!
The facility has successfully completing the first user cycle since lockdown in March, with all instruments taking part in the science programme and an outstanding performance from the accelerator!
STFC wins Apprentice Employer Award
STFC's Apprentice scheme and Dame Julia Higgins have been recognised in the 2020 Institute of Physics Awards

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Science Highlights

What damage does bleaching cause to your hair?
Neutron experiments have been used to study the effect of bleaching on human hair at the atomic level.
Investigating battery performance and lifetime at IMAT
Leveraging the unique interaction of neutrons and lithium, researchers have been able to build a unique picture of what’s happening inside a lithium battery as it undergoes cycling.
Rattling thallium explains low thermal conductivity
The disruption of lattice vibrations by the ‘rattling’ movement of thallium atoms is found to be the cause of a large reduction in thermal conductivity.
Novel method of studying glassification could revolutionize carbon capture technology
Studying the process of glassification in post-combustion carbon capture solvents could inform the development of successful prototypes used to minimise anthropogenic emissions.

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