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Semipermeable polymeric membranes that selectively allow the passage of negative ions (anions) play a key role in several important technologies including fuel cells. Neutron studies untangle the complex dynamics in an anion exchange membrane when employed in a fuel cell setting. Fuel cells genera…

Quantum Mechanics is a strange theory. Richard Feynman said “I think it is safe to say nobody understands quantum mechanics”. So why is it so popular if nobody understands it? How is this the basis for all of our physical knowledge of particles and their interactions? An interview The Rational View

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Nanoparticles and large molecules are everywhere in advanced materials and pharmaceutical products. From touchscreens to protein drugs, the stabilisation of these particles is central to their ability to perform their required function. For instance, vaccine formulations, which use proteins or nuc…

It is with great sadness that the ILL has learned of the death of Philippe Nozières, who passed away on 15 June at the age of 90.After joining the ILL’s Theory Group in 1972, Philippe went on to head the group for many years and remained its most prominent figure. With his passing, we have lost a truly great scientist.Philippe Nozières arrived at the ILL just as the very first experiments were ge…

Single-event effects (SEEs), which are mainly induced by neutron particles, can be responsible for soft errors. SEEs are taken into account during design phase of Avionics Equipment to avoid impact on reliability and safety.  As the functionality of avionic systems increases, aircrafts are embarking more and more advanced microprocessor and semiconductor memory devices. Complex SEE failures have …

Paul Langan (l), the Director of ILL, and Helmut Schober (r), Director General ESS, signing the MoU Photo: Roger Eriksson/ESS On 8 June 2022, ESS and ILL signed the extension of the Memorandum of Understanding beween the two facilities.Paul Langan, the Director of…

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Researchers at IRIG are conducting neutron scattering studies on iron-nickel-arsenic pnicture, a superconducting material at lower temperatures than those conventionally encountered. They have succeeded in probing this compound at the atomic scale, and their results could lead to the proposal of a common mechanism for all superconducting materials. Photo credit: Huiqian Luo team/Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.