Applications Archives – Page 11 of 32

IPAC goes virtual

3000 accelerator specialists gathered in cyber-space for the 11th International Particle Accelerator Conference.

Bridging Europe’s neutron gap

The recent closure of reactors means making the most of existing facilities while preparing accelerator-based sources, says Helmut Schober.

A preliminary CAD model of the HEV unit. Credit: HEV Collaboration.

Particle physicists propose stripped-down ventilator to help combat COVID-19

The proposal, led by physicists and engineers from LHCb, is one of several being developed to meet growing demand for ventilators.

Representation of the 3D structure of the main SARS-CoV-2 protease, obtained using Diamond Light Source. The coils represent “alpha” helices and the flatter arrows are “beta sheets”, with loops connecting them together. The organisation of alpha helices and beta sheets is often referred to as the secondary structure of the protein (with the primary sequence being the amino acid sequence and the tertiary structure being the overall 3D shape of the protein). Credit: D Owen/Diamond Light Source.

Synchrotrons on the coronavirus frontline

Researchers at Diamond Light Source and other synchrotron facilities are using intense X-rays to decipher the biochemical and structural makeup of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

A unique exercise in scientific diplomacy

Michel Claessens’ new book ITER: The Giant Fusion Reactor unfolds 40 years of the history of nuclear fusion, says Lucio Rossi.

The 80 m-circumference synchrotron at CNAO

Protons herald new cardiac treatment

In a clinical world-first, a proton beam has been used to treat a patient with a ventricular tachycardia, which causes unsynchronised electrical impulses that prevent the heart from pumping blood.