We've just finished an ISIS user cycle, and starting one of our regular maintenance shutdowns. But what does shutdown really mean? It might seem to an outsider that when the beam is off, work at ISIS stops or slows down. But the opposite is true! Find out what happened when we went #BehindTheScenes of the last ISIS shutdown... https://lnkd.in/eX8Puxwh
ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
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ISIS is a world-leading neutron & muon source, operated by STFC at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. STFC is part of UKRI.
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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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- Didcot, Oxfordshire
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If one of our synchrotron magnets needs maintenance, it must be taken out of the hall. But how? The answer involves a hovercraft called Sid... (and some ISIS engineers!) The ISIS synchrotron is 163m in circumference, and is made up of ten sets of focussing and bending magnets, as well as an additional magnet in case a quick replacement is required. Over the last 20 years, the dipole magnets have been refurbished, with the insulating material between the copper wires in the coils replaced. During the last shutdown, one of the spare magnets needed to be removed from the synchrotron so that the coils could be replaced. After the user cycle had finished, and the radiation levels of equipment in the synchrotron had gone down to safe working levels, the huge plug closing the wall between the synchrotron hall and target station two was removed. For the 30-tonne dipole to be removed, it's not possible to use the crane as the wall between the two is in the way. The team use the synchrotron crane to lift the magnet to the outside of synchrotron ring, and then it's loaded onto the ISIS hovercraft “Hissing Sid", where Mechanical Technician, Chris Young steered it out before parallel parking it in the assembly area.
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There are just 3 days left to apply for our 2025 Industrial Placement and Graduate positions! ⏳ Some of them can sound a bit intimidating - for example, what does 'Energy dependent neutron imaging and elemental analysis' actually involve? To find out more from previous students about specific roles, and hear how they found their placements, have a look at the placement student articles on our website ➡️ https://bit.ly/3UbsokC #DiscoverWhatsPossible
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I’ve just wrapped up an amazing experience at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory with Silvia Orlanducci. It was a challenging few days in a fast-paced environment, surrounded by top-tier researchers and cutting-edge equipment. The beautiful Oxfordshire autumn landscape added an extra touch of magic to the whole experience. A huge thank you to Prof. Mark Telling for his continuous support and guidance throughout. I hope to return soon for more exciting science!
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#Quantum and #Qubits! What does the future of #computing look like? 🤔 Join us at our next Institute of Physics (IOP) London and South East Branch #FREE in-person evening lecture where Daisy S. (National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), #STFC) explores the world of quantum computing! Where: Institute of Physics, 37 Caledonian Rd, London When: Weds 30th Oct 2024 Time: 6 - 8 pm Cost: Free Suitable For: All To book: https://lnkd.in/e5AxA92b Tea/coffee served from 6 - 6.30pm Lecture starts: 6.30pm for 1hr (with 15mins for questions) This lecture us part of the London and South East (LSE) region autumn/winter 2024 general public #physics / #STEM talk series. For other open-to-all lectures this autumn/winter see: https://lnkd.in/e5n9kC4u Look forward to seeing you at this or a future IoP event Mark ................................. Abstract: What does the future of computing look like? Explore the world of quantum computing, from the physics of qubits to quantum algorithms. We will discover how quantum computers work, how they are different from regular computers, and how we can use them to solve certain problems. Quantum computers have the potential to positively impact our everyday lives, so come along if you’d like to learn more about this incredible technology. #science #school #teacher #engineering #physics #quantum #NeutronScience #MuonScience #ScienceCommunication #communication #scicomm #stem #outreach #diversity #maths #inspire #islington #lecture #simulation #london #students #environment #solar #coffee #nibbles #astrophysics #sun #space #tech #business #industry #inspireothers #earlycareer #inspire #influence #networking #inspireothers #technician #academia #npl #environment #solar #coffee #stfc #ukri #astrophysics #sun #space #tech #LifeAtUKRI #TeamSTFC #scienceandtechnology #team #projects #free #sustainability #parliament #britain #chemistry #materialscience #future #publicengagement #inspireothers #earlycareer #inspire #biology #space #tech #scienceandtechnology #team #projects Royal Society of Chemistry Royal Academy of Engineering Diamond Light Source University of Oxford Imperial College London Queen Mary University of London University of Westminster UCL Royal Holloway, University of London AWE The Open University The Royal Institution Science Museum Group Islington Council BBC Studios King's College London UK Atomic Energy Authority University of Hertfordshire Houses of Parliament House of Commons UK UK House of Lords Department for Science, Innovation and Technology IOP Publishing STFC
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A recent piece of ISIS research has been highlighted in The Academic - take a look to see why you'd want to stop a liquid from flowing uphill, and how our cryogenics team found a way to do just that!
How does 3He disrupt the superfluid state of 4He? This study sheds light on quantum behaviour and offers insights for improving quantum computing systems. -By Oleg Kirichek, Chris Lawson and Rosie de Laune (Davies) ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Research: https://lnkd.in/ejZ3UC-u Communications Physics Nature Portfolio https://lnkd.in/ee66Fc7a #3heand4he #communicationsphysics #computationalfluiddynamics #densityprofile #dilutionrefrigerators #harwellscienceandinnovationcampus #lancasteruniversity #neutronreflectometry #neutronscattering #quantumcomputer #quantumfluidsandsolids #quantumphasetransitions #superfluidhelium #uphillliquidflow #zeroviscosityliquids
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ISIS beamline scientist Matthew Krzystyniak has worked with scientists from Jagiellonian University and the Polish Academy of Sciences to use the Vesuvio beamline to test methods of detecting hazardous materials under the sea. The method they tested paves the way towards similar experiments that could be performed by automatic underwater drones equipped with compact thermal-to-epithermal neutron sources. These could then be deployed in the Baltic Sea to detect hazardous materials, such as explosive devices and chemical agents remaining underwater after the two World Wars. Find out more in our science highlight: explosive devices and chemical agents after the two World Wars.
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For the first time, researchers have used an advanced imaging technique at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source to reveal forgery of antique weaponry. The team were studying a collection of bronze swords swords seized by the UK Border Force, which are thought to have first been made in Iran during the Iron Age. Items like are these crucial for understanding how metalworking evolved in the Near East: one of the world's centres for metallurgic innovation. They used a technique called neutron tomography, allowing them to see the internal structure of the swords without damaging them. The imaging revealed that the swords had been skilfully altered in recent times. Glue and modern drill holes hidden inside showed that genuinely ancient fragments had been pieced together into 'Frankenstein's monsters' in an attempt to increase their value. It also showed that the bronze blades were not original: the swords were first made of iron. One sword even had a modern drill bit embedded inside! Neutron tomography has several advantages over X-ray imaging for these kinds of studies, as it's particularly good at spotting organic matter, glues and the structure of materials. If it becomes more widely used in archaeology, it could help us identify heritage crime more easily and verify the authenticity of museum collections. Cranfield University British Museum Image: ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
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Arguably the most important thing at ISIS is our people - without our incredible colleagues, none of our science would happen! 🧑🔬 Our staff come from a wide range of places, so on Friday, they enjoyed the opportunity to share some food and discover more about each other. Our ‘Taste The Culture’ event was a great success, with contributions representing places including Canada, Nigeria, Spain, New Zealand, Yorkshire – and many more! 🌍 Thanks to Joanna Blaszczyk and colleagues team for organising the event.
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In just under 2 weeks, one of our instrument scientists Dr Peter Baker will be giving a talk as part of The Faraday Institution's masterclass series. He'll be explaining how Muon Techniques used at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source can be used to investigate battery materials 🔋 For more information, see the event page ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e9pVV8Er