The Surrey Ion Beam Centre is the leading site for the UK National Ion Beam Centre and sits within the Advanced Technology Institute of the University of Surrey.
It is a world-leading research facility specialising in ion beam technology, the very technology that samples from the Lead Codices were subject to.
The Centre is equipped with five state-of-the-art ion implanters, (including two single-ion implantation systems dedicated to advancing quantum device development).
These advanced capabilities allow the Centre’s experts, Prof Roger Webb among them, to push the boundaries of material science, enabling innovations in nanotechnology, semiconductors, quantum computing, biosciences and health.
Work at the centre tackles directly fundamental material challenges in key areas such as:
- Energy – Developing materials for next-generation batteries, solar cells, and nuclear fusion applications.
- Environment – Enhancing sustainable manufacturing processes and materials to reduce waste and energy consumption.
- Health – Advancing medical technologies, including radiation therapy, biosensors, and novel biomaterials for healthcare applications.
By fostering strong collaborations and pioneering innovative ion beam applications, the Surrey Ion Beam Centre remains at the forefront of scientific research, shaping a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.
