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Research with Neutrons and Muons (NUM)

The NUM division performs world-class research with neutrons and muons to explore and understand matter and materials. At PSI the NUM division is one of the five PSI research divisions and operates and develops the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source SINQ, the Ultra-cold Neutron Source UCN, the Swiss Muon Source SμS and the facilities for particle physics CHRISP.

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5 April 2023
Artist’s impression of the JUICE mission which will explore the Jupiter system.

Jupiter mission to explore conditions conducive to life

Media Releases Miscellaneous Future Technologies Particle physics

Ganymede, Callisto and Europa: Jupiter’s icy moons are the destination of the upcoming ESA mission. On board: a high-tech detector developed by PSI.

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2 February 2023
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More light in the darkness

Large Research Facilities Particle physics

At PSI, researchers want to fill the missing gaps in the Standard Model of particle physics with the help of the large research facilities.

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30 December 2022
David Mannes

Further optimising car brakes

Media Releases Future Technologies

Research scientists at PSI and ANAXAM use neutrons to look inside brake callipers and identify potential ways of reducing CO2 emissions.

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19 December 2022
HIPA

A two-part upgrade for the proton accelerator

Large Research Facilities Medical Science Particle physics Research with muons Radiopharmacy

A two-part upgrade is planned for HIPA from 2025 to 2028. Preparations are already under way.

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25. August 2023, 11:15 - 12:15
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Klimaerhitzung: Von der Vergangenheit in die Zukunft

Research Division: NUM
Thomas Stocker (Bern)
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17. November 2023, 11:15 - 12:15
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Paul Scherrer (1890–1969): Physiker, Förderer, Vermittler

Research Division: NUM
Monika Gisler, ETH Zürich
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Contact

Head of Division NUM
Dr. Alex Amato a.i.
Telephone: +41 56 310 32 32
E-mail: alex.amato@psi.ch

Assistant
Renate Bercher
Telephone: +41 56 310 34 02
E-mail: renate.bercher@psi.ch

Postal address
Paul Scherrer Institut
Division NUM
WHGA/345
5232 Villigen PSI
Switzerland

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