ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Next proposal deadline: 20 October, TS2 only

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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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Long Shutdown Updates
Stay up to date with the latest updates from the engineering projects happening during the ISIS long shutdown.
Engineering design of a prototype permanent magnet for Ion Beam Analysis
Scientists Olli Tarvainen and Ben Shepherd have collaborated to design a prototype of a permanent magnet for Ion Beam Analysis.
Call for proposals for Faraday Institution / ISIS Neutron & Muon Source studentship
Proposals for a joint ISIS / Faraday institution studentship are now sought for a 2022 start
A new Italian agreement!
ISIS have signed a new agreement with Italy, a partnership dating back to 1984.

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Science Highlights

Illuminating samples inside the beamline
A new sample cell that can be used for inelastic neutron scattering whilst a sample is being illuminated has been developed and successfully used on Tosca.
What makes an explosive go bang?
Researchers have used Tosca to investigate how the structure of an energetic material dictates its sensitivity
The development of new supercapacitor devices making electrified transport more affordable
Scientists from the University of the West of Scotland have used ISIS to investigate the electrolytes present in supercapacitors to help develop safer, cheaper and more environmentally friendly versions.
Hydrogen Storage Research at ISIS
A video interview of three collaborators who have used ISIS for their research on hydrogen storage materials.

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