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Packing of soft spheres, such as micelles, polymer-grafted particles, and microgels, enables the creation of diverse functional materials. Despite the importance of achieving precise structural control, understanding the kinetics of non-equilibrium packing in a large-scale deposition process remains challenging. [...]

This work presents a systematic and detailed investigation of the structural, electronic, and electrochemical properties of Ni–N thin films grown using a reactive magnetron sputtering at partial nitrogen flow (RN2) of 0, 15, 50, 75, and 100%. Below RN2 = 50%, the phase formed is metallic Ni with some N atoms occupying interstitial sites. [...]

Background and Aims The R&D platform FLASHlab@PITZ (Photo Injector Test facility at DESY in Zeuthen) aims to provide the radiation oncology community with an in vitro and in vivo infrastructure for systematic investigations of electron irradiation at an extremely wide dose rate range from conventional up to 1014 Gy/s. Between 2023 and 2025, a dedicated infrastructure for in vitro and in vivo experiments was established on site [...]

In recent years, quantum technology has undergone transformative advancements, opening up unprecedented possibilities in computation, metrology, sensing, and communication and reshaping the landscape of scientific research. Based on superposition, interference, and entanglement of quantum states, quantum systems leverage the core principles of quantum mechanics to achieve performances that were once deemed impossible or computationally insurmountable by classical methods. [...]

FLASH irradiation has emerged as a promising approach to reduce normal tissue toxicity while preserving tumor control, creating a need for sensitive models to study its biological effects. Zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos provide such a model, offering a vertebrate system with high developmental sensitivity, genetic similarity to humans, and suitability for preclinical radiation biology research. [...]

Zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos are a well-recognized model organism for assessing toxicological effects due to their approximately 70% genetic similarity to humans, rapid development, and transparent embryonic stages. Investigating toxic effects in zebrafish embryos provides valuable insights into effects of cancer treatment on normal tissue. [...]

The HIPPIE APXPS instruments have undergone several major upgrades, such as developing a dedicated solid gas endstation to specialize in multimodal ambient pressure sample environments centered around X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Herein, the technical specifications of the HIPPIE solid gas endstation are detailed; upgrades to the laser heating and gas systems, as well as the addition of an offline 1 bar reactor, are introduced. [...]