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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UK Neutron & Muon Science and User Online Meeting and Student Meeting 2021
The UK Neutron and Muon Science and User Meeting (NMSUM) will take place online on the morning of Friday 30 April.
Covid-19 and ISIS Operations
Update on ISIS running: cycle and shutdown date changes.
PhD Studentships
Applications are now open for PhD positions co-funded by the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source.
5 more years of collaboration with Sweden!
Earlier this month ISIS Director Robert McGreevy signed an agreement extending our partnership with Sweden for another 5 years, making it our longest international partnership.

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Science Highlights

Adding pressure to Prussian Blue Analogues
Using neutron and X-ray diffraction at high pressures, researchers have investigated the effects of defects, hydration and composition on Prussian Blue Analogues
Could rotating molecules be the key to designing Quantum Spin Liquids?
Researchers have discovered a new way of designing quantum spin liquids; exotic materials that may impact on areas as diverse as IT and superconductivity
Neutron experiments confirm the existence of new form of ice
Using diffraction experiments on HRPD, Austrian researchers have confirmed the existence of an exotic form of ice: Ice XIX.
Machine Learning method turns ‘pixie-dust’ into reality for ISIS experiment
Cross-department collaboration between ISIS and SCD leads to the development of a machine learning-based solution for super-fast analysis of results.

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