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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.
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Aktuelle AusgabeCurrent news from PSI
X-ray and neutron imaging for palaeontologists and archaeologists
Matter and Material Research Using Neutrons Research Using Synchrotron LightFederica Marone illuminates objects with high-intensity X-ray beams, Eberhard Lehmann with neutrons. Both have used their methods to give palaeontologists and archaeologists a new view into the past.
The hard worker from Val Mesolcina
Matter and Material Research Using Muons Particle PhysicsFor Aldo Antognini, physics and conviviality are in the blood
PSI researcher Aldo Antognini has received more than 2.2 million Swiss francs from the EU for his latest experiment. He wants to find out how magnetism is distributed in the proton. The particle physicist will be able to apply not only his scientific and technical talents, but his social flair as well.
Custom-tailoring better metallic materials
Materials ResearchUsing the large research facilities at PSI, Helena Van Swygenhoven-Moens examines the inner workings of metals. The watch industry needs small, robust springs and engineers are interested in turbine blades made of stress resistant materials.
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