Polarised neutrons used for the first time to study 3D-printed magnets
A collaboration between European facilities has enabled polarised neutrons to be used on IMAT for the first time to study 3D-printed magnets.
A collaboration between European facilities has enabled polarised neutrons to be used on IMAT for the first time to study 3D-printed magnets.
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