The ISIS Pulsed Neutron and Muon Source (http://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/) is a world-leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences. ISIS produces beams of neutrons and muons that allow scientists to study materials at the atomic level using a suite of instruments, often described as 'super-microscopes'. It supports an international community of more than 2,000 scientists for research in physics, chemistry, materials science, geology, engineering and biology.

The tour will be followed by refreshments and lectures on ISIS and the Diamond Light Source. The Diamond Light Source is the UK's synchotron. It works like a giant microscope, harnessing the power of elcetrons to produce bright light up to 10 billion times brighter than the Sun - that scientists can use to study anything from jet engines to viruses.

This is a joint event with the Nuclear Institute Central England Branch. Register early to avoid disappointment!

The tour of ISIS  will be popular and is limited to 20 places. The Nuclear Institute have kindly offered first refusal to IMechE members. Register by 28 April, before the tour is offered to others. Please respect this generosity.

There is the option to attend the lectures only, which is limited to a further 30 places. See the tickets options below.

15:45 - Meet at Reception, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell
16:00 - ISIS Tour
17:00 - Move to Ridgeway House
17:30 - Buffet and tea/coffee
18:00 - Lectures on ISIS and Diamond Light Source followed by Q&A
19:30 - Depart