Using SANS to study super duplex stainless steel
A study of phase separation in super duplex stainless steel could help to develop future alloys that are less susceptible to long-term thermal degradation
A quantum wave in two crystals
A team from TU Vienna, INRIM Turin and ILL Grenoble has succeeded for the first time in building a neutron interferometer from two separate crystals.
Neutrons help track down mammalian ancestors
A team of German and Argentinian researchers has used neutrons in the FRM II research neutron source at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to identify an animal species that has been extinct for 220 million years. Findings on the new species provide surprising insights into the evolution of mammals.
PSI research facilities reveal magnetic crossover
Spins tick-tock like a grandfather clock and then stop. Thanks to complementary experiments at the Swiss Muon Source SµS, Swiss Spallation Neutron Source SINQ and the Swiss Light Source SLS, researchers led by the University of Geneva have discovered this coveted characteristic, known as magnetic crossover, hidden within the magnetic landscape of an exotic layered material. Magnetic crossover means tuneability and with it promise for spin-based electronics.
LENS Newsletter, Issue 5 – Sept 2022
Our latest newsletter features LENS’ recent report on the neutron science landscape in Europe, as well as updates from our members.
EU project, ReMade@ARI, launched
To meet the challenge of designing new materials that are competitively functional and highly recyclable, the potential of more than 50 analytical research infrastructures of the European ARIE network will be harnessed through a new project, ReMade@ARI. Several LENS members will participating in the project, which launches on 1 September 2022 after receiving 13.8 million euros funding under the European Union’s (EU) Horizon Europe programme.
Engineered disorder
A study using neutrons at the MLZ suggests that developing a solid electrolyte, while intentionally leaving the material disordered, will lead to higher battery performance.
ISIS and ILL renew their commitment to joint research activities
On 27 July 2022, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source and Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formally extending their cooperative research activities for a further ten years.
Neutron Science in Europe
Neutron Science in Europe, published as a joint initiative of the BrightnESS2 project and LENS Initiative, presents the current landscape for neutrons in Europe and addresses the challenges and opportunities for European neutron science to remain a key contributor in addressing current and future societal challenges.
Checking the integrity of encapsulated electronics in a surgical tool
CareTag Surgical develops full solutions for the efficient management of surgical and other hospital equipment, based on the use of new technologies, such as RFID.
