17. may 2023

New X-ray Spectrometer on the External Proton Beam

Analytical capabilities of the upgraded beamline with the external proton beam were further expanded with the installation of a new X-ray spectrometer. Basic design of the spectrometer, main operation characteristics, together with the results of the first measurements are presented in a recent paper, published in the Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry.

5. april 2023

DehydroC project meeting

Last week, the ninth DehydroC project meeting took place in Ljubljana at Jožef Stefan Institute.

31. march 2023

Call for tenders for candidates for young researchers with selected mentors in 2023

The JSI public call for candidates for young researchers with selected mentors in 2023 has been published. Our department is involved as well.

31. march 2023

Measurements in Hamburg

The measurements at the beamline P01 of the PETRA III synchrotron at DESY in Hamburg were recently carried out as part of a project that includes basic studies of modern battery systems.

20. march 2023

NuPECC Meeting

Last week, NuPECC (Nuclear Physics European Collaboration Committee) met for the first time in Slovenia. As a part of the meeting, a half-day workshop with interesting lectures took place.

27. february 2023

Sports day of IJS at Soriška Planina

The IJS Sports Day was held in good weather and atmosphere, and was attended by the colleagues of our department as well.

27. february 2023

Simulating the harsh environment in future fusion devices with laboratory studies

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sabina Markelj will held a lecture on nuclear fusion research. Thermonuclear fusion has namely set an enormous challenge to theory, experiment and technology due to the harsh environment that will take place in a future nuclear fusion reactor. The lecture will take place at Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, room J19/F1, Monday at 16:15.

17. january 2023

Looking for a Motivated Student for a PhD Position - Fusion Research

The topic: The candidate would study the defects in the crystal lattice of the material caused by high-energy particle bombardment.

3. january 2023

Article in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Journal

A group of researchers from our department, together with colleagues from Croatia, investigated tissue-specific allocation of elements in leaves of olive - the leaves have recently been recognised as a valuable source in cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry as well as in preparation of health-supporting beverages.