James Chadwick's discovery of the neutron revolutionized our understanding of atomic structure and paved the way for new advancements - from nuclear power and weaponry to medicine & materials science.
When the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft hurtled toward the surface of Saturn, a journey of 746,000,000 miles, in July 2004 for the final act of a magnificent voyage that began in 1997, it took with it a sensor that had a direct connection to Goodfellow.
Gadolinium stands out for magnetocaloric behavior and strong neutron absorption—advancing magnetic refrigeration, MRI contrast, and reactor technologies with engineered corrosion protection.
