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Photon Science Division (PSD)

Research into extremely small structures at the molecular and atomic level leads to discoveries which are closely related to material properties as we know them on a larger scale, such as their strength, electrical conductivity or magnetisation. The best material or structure for any particular application will only be found if we understand the relationship between the microscopic and the macroscopic. As a result, there are many and varied uses for this research, e.g. for new types of materials and surfaces, for modern technologies, for biology and medicine, and for the environmentally-acceptable use of energy.

The Paul Scherrer Institut also researches the composition of materials and surface structures for use in fuel cells and innovative types of batteries. In addition, synchrotron light will provide insights into microscopic damage to materials and into the complex structure of bio-molecules which will, for example, make the targeted manufacture of new pharmaceuticals possible.

Objects with dimensions of thousandths of millionths of a meter are known as nanostructures. This minuteness will revolutionise every area of our technological world, whether in information transfer and data storage, or in sensors for biology, medicine and ecology. For example, specialists at PSI are working together on interdisciplinary projects to develop biosensors, artificial noses and optical electronics.

Latest Scientific Highlights and News

8 March 2021
Teaser covid research

Forschung zu Covid-19 am Paul Scherrer Institut

Während viele Bereiche des Lebens eingeschränkt sind, bleiben wichtige Forschungsanlagen am PSI in Betrieb. 

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2 March 2021
teaser

Watching receptor proteins changing shape

Research Using Synchrotron Light SwissFEL Biology Human Health

In our bodies, G protein-coupled receptors mediate countless processes. PSI researcher Ramon Guixà talks about how he brings those receptor molecules to life on the computer screen.

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22 January 2021
Manuel Grimm

New blueprint for more stable quantum computers

Matter and Material Quantum Research

PSI researchers have shown how faster and better defined quantum bits can be created. The central elements are magnetic atoms from the class of so-called rare-earth metals, selectively implanted into the crystal lattice of a material.

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Photon Science Division
Paul Scherrer Institut
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5232 Villigen-PSI
Switzerland

Head of Division
Prof. Dr. Gabriel Aeppli
+41 56 310 4232
gabriel.aeppli@psi.ch


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PSD-Administration
Elizabeth Bianchi
+41 56 310 4377
elizabeth.bianchi@psi.ch
psd-admin@psi.ch


Assistant Photon Science Division (PSD)
Jessica Suberg
+41 56 310 2346
jessica.suberg@psi.ch
psd-admin@psi.ch

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