China is leveling up its scientific game with Phase II of the China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS)—a cutting-edge facility nicknamed the ‘super microscope’ for its ability to unlock mysteries of materials at the atomic level. Launched in Dongguan this week, the upgrade promises to supercharge innovation in fields from energy storage to quantum tech.
The project will add 11 new research instruments and boost neutron beam power by 5x, enabling scientists to study faster processes and tinier samples. Think: next-gen batteries , hydrogen storage solutions, and even Star Trek-worthy materials! Phase II is set to wrap by 2029, cutting experiment times and opening doors for 6,000+ global researchers.
Since its 2018 debut, CSNS Phase I has already powered 1,500+ experiments, with 30% focused on renewable energy breakthroughs. ‘This upgrade is like switching from a flip phone to an iPhone 15 for materials science,’ joked one researcher.
Located in the tech-packed Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, CSNS helps cement China’s role in global R&D. Who knew neutron beams could be this cool?
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, hydrogen storage solutions, and even Star Trek-worthy materials! Phase II is set to wrap by 2029, cutting experiment times and opening doors for 6,000+ global researchers.
