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How small is small?

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Our RELAX instrument measures the ratios of different xenon isotopes. We can analyse samples so small that they contain fewer than a thousand atoms of xenon. The graphic below gives you an idea of how small an amount of material … Continue reading

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A Star in the Lab

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There is nothing better than analyzing a sample in the lab if you want to get accurate and comprehensive results. Despite stars being lightyears away it’s possible to get a star (a tiny piece of it to be precise) into … Continue reading

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