PSI Stories
Hercules and batteries, X-rayed
With muons, PSI researchers can examine objects non-destructively. This helps in archaeology and battery development.
Power-to-gas system for energy independence
New technology provides synthetic natural gas for domestic heating
Visiting the researchers
A tour through the new exhibition in the PSI Visitor Centre
Nominated: High-precision X-rays of breast tissue
Employing high-resolution X-rays to diagnose breast cancer – PSI researchers nominated for the European Inventor Award.
SLS 2.0: The upgrade of the large research facility is progressing
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.
Thinking in different time frames
Marc Janoschek explains the significance of PSI’s involvement in the European Spallation Source.
Light amplification accelerates chemical reactions in aerosols
Consideration in future climate models important.
Rescuing Earth’s icy memory
An international research team with PSI participation is rushing to preserve glacier ice for posterity.
Cool newcomer
Cryo-electron microscopy can help resolve many open questions about light-sensitive proteins, rapidly and with high precision.
Two million Swiss francs granted to search for new physics
Philipp Schmidt-Wellenburg will set up a novel experiment at a muon beamline at PSI.