The PSI Laboratory for Condensed Matter uses synchrotron radiation for spectroscopy, imaging and diffraction techniques.
Lab News & Scientific Highlights
First magnetic image at PolLux with SLS 2.0
First magnetic image acquired at the PolLux beamline of the SLS 2.0 DLSR source
Topological defects determine evolution of charge density wave phase transition
Total scattering signals collected at SwissFEL reveal the role of topological defects when switching properties of a charge density wave material. The defect formation and dynamics after laser excitation reveals new insights into the functionality of quantum materials.
Machine Learning Accelerates Alloy Design for Additive Manufacturing
A new machine learning–designed alloy demonstrates how materials can be tailored for specific performance properties required in additive manufacturing.