Research Using Synchrotron Light

Researchers are identifying and studying material compounds whose unique properties could lead to the development of novel types of chip.

The PSI spin-off "Excelsus Structural Solutions" performs measurements at the SLS on behalf of customers.

Unlocking the secrets of Zwischgold at PSI.

Off to new shores – a high-tech component is on its way from PSI to Australia by sea. In future, it will be deployed at the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne.

X-ray light solves puzzle of human ancestry

Potentiometric map of water molecules created

Researchers have shown that mirror-image substances – so-called enantiomers – can be better distinguished using helical X-ray light.

Employing high-resolution X-rays to diagnose breast cancer – PSI researchers nominated for the European Inventor Award.

The first special magnets required for the upgrade have arrived. In addition, the Canton of Aargau has released 9.75 million Swiss francs for the TOMCAT beamline.

PSI researchers have developed a new substance that disables a vital protein in the cell skeleton.

PSI researchers are the first to observe a specific behaviour of magnetic ice.

PSI develops a revolutionary achromatic lens for X-rays.

A new simulation of the most dangerous radioactive debris from the Fukushima nuclear power plant will help with clean-up efforts.

In pursuit of particularly stable quantum bits, researchers have closely examined the electron distribution in two semiconductors.

The European Research Council approves PSI projects for the development of a quantum computer and brain research worth about 5 million euros.

Boosted with superconductivity: Semiconductor technology can get a new twist by exploiting quantum effects in superconductors.

PSI researchers identify potential active agent against several unicellular parasites – including the pathogens that cause malaria and toxoplasmosis.

Linear accelerator, booster ring, storage ring: our 3D graphic of the Swiss Light Source shows the inside of the facility and how it serves research.

A team at the Swiss Light Source SLS have set a new record using an imaging method called tomoscopy.

Why the shell of a marine animal is soft in water but hard in air.