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The Basics

  • What is a neutron? Properties of neutrons
  • How does neutron scattering affect our everyday lives?
  • Why is neutron scattering useful to researchers?

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  • Highlights of recent neutron scattering research at ORNL
  • Benefits of neutron scattering to specific fields of study
  • Neutron Scattering Primer
  • Neutron scattering techniques
  • Links to more about neutron science

More information about conducting research at ORNL’s neutron facilities.

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Biology & Soft Matter

Paul Langan

Chemical & Engineering Materials

Mike Simonson

Quantum Condensed Matter

Stephen Nagler

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About Neutrons

Benefits of Neutron Research

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