We design and make new nanoscaled materials with the aim to aid in the solving of societal challenges, such as making us more energy efficient and being part of the quantum revolution. One way we can do this is by firing particular ions, which are charged atoms, into a material. We do this down an ion column.

Get a first-hand view of what it is like to be the ion traveling down the column in our VR experience. If you sadly cannot get to the Royal Society Summer Exhibit, check out  our YouTube video below and “Journey Down the Column”.