Information for NOMAD Users
This diffractometer is designed for investigation of systems with no long-range order, where interatomic and intermolecular interactions can be probed only through detailed investigation of short-range order. The ability to synthesize and use novel nanoscale systems, including crystalline materials, can be enhanced through accurate determination of structural features of materials from interatomic to nanometer length scales. The structural characterization of new materials provides critical feedback for further improvements in synthesis and in tuning of desired properties. This diffractometer is designed to effectively and efficiently use the high flux at SNS for studies of atomic-level and nanoscale structure to provide the basis for continuing advances in understanding and exploiting the fundamental interactions that control the properties of materials.
Becoming a NOMAD User
Applying for beamtime is the first step in conducting research at SNS and HFIR.
Shipping address for samples
Attention: SNS User Sample (Beamline #1B)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory / SNS Site
Chestnut Ridge, Bldg 8920
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
For activated samples please use this address (these will also be brought to SNS, but have check in procedures that must occur at 7001):
Attention: SNS User Sample (Beamline #1B)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
One Bethel Valley Road, Bldg 7001
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Your Experiment Data
The Neutron Science Portal has information about how experiement data can be accessed and other services that are provided by NScD.
How to access NOMAD data
- Request a Neutron Sciences account and select the NOMAD instrument
- Login here to download and install NX software on your computer
- Run NX machine wizard with the following entries:
- Session: nomad
- Connection: LAN
- Server: outback2.sns.gov (if inside SNS, chose nomad2.sns.gov)
- Start NX, go to Configure – General- Key
Replace the existing key with the one for outback2 server (or nomad2, if inside SNS)
