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United Kingdom

National representative at the ILL

United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Representatives on the ILL Steering Committee:

Grahame BLAIR | UKRI
Chris MATTHEWS | BEIS

Associate country since 1974

Industrial Liaison Officers

tenderopportunities@stfc.ac.uk

Beamtime allocation to British scientists at the ILL

Publications involving British scientists and using data from the ILL

Disciplines distribution in British beamtime requests

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Feb. 12, 2026 Cooling without gases: molecular design brings solid-state cooling closer to reality

A recent study shows that small molecular modifications can make barocaloric materials respond more reliably under pressure, supporting the development of solid-state cooling technologies without climate-damaging refrigerant gases.

Environment Energy Advanced materials Scientific news IN16B Spain United Kingdom

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Sept. 4, 2025 Spaghetti ai neutroni – Investigating the nanostructure of (gluten-free) spaghetti

Researchers used neutrons and X-rays to look into the structure of spaghetti at the nanometre scale, comparing the effect of cooking and salt in gluten-free and gluten-containing pasta.

Soft matter Scientific news D11 Sweden United Kingdom

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July 22, 2025 Magnetism, vortices and neutron spin echo: a winning combination

In a series of experiments published in Nature Physics, researchers from Japan, the UK, Sweden, and the Czech Republic collaborated at ILL-IN15, one of the world's leading spin echo facilities. Their neutron spin echo (NSE) experiments confirmed the presence of asymmetric dynamics in the skyrmion phase of MnSi, indicating its strong potential for spintronic devices and sustainable technology.

Highlights 2024 Quantum materials Magnetism IN15 Czech Republic Sweden United Kingdom

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July 21, 2025 Not to be brushed off: pushing molecular limits with neutron reflectometry

Thanks to a recent upgrade of ILL’s neutron reflectometer D17, molecular motions can be tracked with unprecedented precision

Biology Health Scientific news D17 Germany United Kingdom

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July 7, 2025 Neutrons explore exotic insulator's quantum secrets

A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals an unexpected transition between two different insulator states. Neutron diffractometry experiments at the ILL, conducted on the D2B high-resolution, two-axis diffractometer, open up the path towards advanced technologies by providing vital insights into the complex electronic behavior of such materials.

Highlights 2024 Quantum materials Advanced materials Scientific news D2B France United Kingdom

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May 25, 2025 Green light to extend ILL operations until 2033

The ILL has just received a firm commitment from its Associate countries, France, the UK and Germany, to continue operation until 2033. “We have been working very hard to secure a unanimous commitment from all three Associate countries and are delighted with the decision,” says ILL Director, Ken Andersen, “The ILL is now in a position to plan scientific operation until the end of 2033.”

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