Neutron Scattering, Sources, and Instruments

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Abstract

This chapter begins with an introduction to neutron scattering and its application to condensed matter research. The role of the neutron as a probe of matter is described. The processes of fission and spallation, the two primary methods for large-scale neutron production at neutron scattering facilities, are discussed. The High Flux Isotope Reactor and the Spallation Neutron Source, both at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, are covered in more detail, including a description of the neutron scattering beam lines at those facilities. Finally, a typical neutron scattering beam line is discussed, along with a survey of commonly encountered beam line components.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationParticle Acceleration and Detection
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages1-17
Number of pages17
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

Publication series

NameParticle Acceleration and Detection
VolumePart F2640
ISSN (Print)1611-1052
ISSN (Electronic)2365-0877

Keywords

  • Fission
  • HFIR
  • Neutron production
  • Neutron scattering
  • SNS
  • Spallation

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