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The Paul Scherrer Institute, PSI, is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform world-class research in three main subject areas: Matter and Material; Energy and the Environment; and Human Health. By conducting fundamental and applied research, we work on long-term solutions for major challenges facing society, industry and science.
Current news from PSI
Cladding tubes and their properties
Energy and Environment Research Using Neutrons Nuclear Power Plant SafetyIn the Nuclear Energy and Safety Research Division at PSI, Johannes Bertsch focuses on the so-called cladding tubes that are used in nuclear power plants.
Children are her passion
Media Releases Medical Science Human Health Proton TherapyAt PSI, Beate Timmermann built up a programme providing proton therapy for children with cancer at the same time she was raising her own son. Today she is head of the Clinic for Particle Therapy at the West German Proton Therapy Centre in Essen (WPE) and is considered one of the most accomplished experts in this field.
Watching electrons and switching bits on
Energy and Environment Research Using Neutrons Research Using Synchrotron Light Materials Research Matter and Material Micro- and Nanotechnology Industrial co-operationElectronics should get smaller, faster, and above all more energy-efficient. These themes are also present in several research groups at PSI. From incremental improvements to complete rethinking – who is currently working on what?