This work covers in some detail the application of neutron scattering to different fields of physics, materials science, chemistry, biology, the earth sciences and engineering. Its goal is to enable researchers in a particular area to identify aspects of their work in which neutron scattering techniques might contribute, conceive the important experiments to be done, assess what is required to carry them out, write a successful proposal for one of the major user facilities, and perform the experiments under the guidance of the appropriate instrument scientist.
The authors of the various chapters take account of the advances in experimental techniques over the past 25 years--for example, neutron reflectivity and spin-echo spectroscopy and techniques for probing the dynamics of complex materials and biological systems. Furthermore, with the third-generation spallation sources recently constructed in the United States and Japan and in the advanced planning stage in Europe, there is an increasing interest in time-of-flight techniques and short wavelengths. Correspondingly, the improved performance of cold moderators at both reactors and spallation sources has extended the long-wavelength capabilities.
1. Chapter 1. An Introduction to Neutron Scattering 2. Abstract 3. 1.1 Fundamentals 4. 1.2 Scattering Foundations 5. 1.3 Canonical Solids 6. 1.4 Beyond Canonical Solids 7. 1.5 Magnetic Structure and Polarized Neutrons 8. 1.6 Spin Dynamics 9. 1.7 Nuclear Spin: Order and Disorder 10. 1.8 Outlook 11. References 12. Chapter 2. Neutron Sources 13. Abstract 14. 2.1 Scope 15. 2.2 Useful Neutron Production Reactions 16. 2.3 Neutron Slowing Down and Moderators 17. 2.4 Basic Building Blocks of Accelerators to Drive Neutron Sources 18. 2.5 Accelerator-Driven Sources: Some Predecessors 19. 2.6 State-of-the-Art Accelerator Drivers for Neutron Sources 20. 2.7 Research Reactors 21. 2.8 Future Prospects 22. 2.9 Nonneutron-Scattering Uses of Neutron Sources 23. Acknowledgments 24. References 25. Chapter 3. Experimental Techniques 26. Chapter 4. Structure of Complex Materials 27. Chapter 5. Large-Scale Structures 28. Chapter 6. Dynamics of Atoms and Molecules 29. Appendix. Neutron Scattering Lengths and Cross Sections 30. Index
This work covers in some detail the application of neutron scattering to different fields of physics, materials science, chemistry, biology, the earth sciences and engineering. Its goal is to enable researchers in a particular area to identify aspects of their work in which neutron scattering techniques might contribute, conceive the important experiments to be done, assess what is required to carry them out, write a successful proposal for one of the major user facilities, and perform the experiments under the guidance of the appropriate instrument scientist.
The authors of the various chapters take account of the advances in experimental techniques over the past 25 years--for example, neutron reflectivity and spin-echo spectroscopy and techniques for probing the dynamics of complex materials and biological systems. Furthermore, with the third-generation spallation sources recently constructed in the United States and Japan and in the advanced planning stage in Europe, there is an increasing interest in time-of-flight techniques and short wavelengths. Correspondingly, the improved performance of cold moderators at both reactors and spallation sources has extended the long-wavelength capabilities.
1. Chapter 1. An Introduction to Neutron Scattering 2. Abstract 3. 1.1 Fundamentals 4. 1.2 Scattering Foundations 5. 1.3 Canonical Solids 6. 1.4 Beyond Canonical Solids 7. 1.5 Magnetic Structure and Polarized Neutrons 8. 1.6 Spin Dynamics 9. 1.7 Nuclear Spin: Order and Disorder 10. 1.8 Outlook 11. References 12. Chapter 2. Neutron Sources 13. Abstract 14. 2.1 Scope 15. 2.2 Useful Neutron Production Reactions 16. 2.3 Neutron Slowing Down and Moderators 17. 2.4 Basic Building Blocks of Accelerators to Drive Neutron Sources 18. 2.5 Accelerator-Driven Sources: Some Predecessors 19. 2.6 State-of-the-Art Accelerator Drivers for Neutron Sources 20. 2.7 Research Reactors 21. 2.8 Future Prospects 22. 2.9 Nonneutron-Scattering Uses of Neutron Sources 23. Acknowledgments 24. References 25. Chapter 3. Experimental Techniques 26. Chapter 4. Structure of Complex Materials 27. Chapter 5. Large-Scale Structures 28. Chapter 6. Dynamics of Atoms and Molecules 29. Appendix. Neutron Scattering Lengths and Cross Sections 30. Index
