Double-column spectrometer remedies traditional shortcomings to drastically improve counting efficiency and resolution ...

Neutron scattering is a powerful analytical technique that utilizes neutrons to probe the structure, dynamics, and properties of materials at the atomic and nanoscale level. It provides unique ...

Scientists have uncovered amazing information about the role of an enzyme that could assist in the development of drugs for ...

In neutron scattering experiments, instruments count the scattered neutrons as a function of wave vector Q, which depends on the scattering angle θ and wavelength λ. For elastic scattering – i.e., ...

Proteins do not need to be surrounded by water to carry out their vital biological functions, according to new research. Scientists used a state of the art neutron scattering technique to ...

The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory added a new neutron scattering instrument to its powerhouse of discovery at the Spallation Neutron Source, charting new territory for ...

Better simulations of neutron scattering Date: March 17, 2023 Source: Springer Summary: Tripoli-4® is a tool used by researchers to simulate the behaviors of interacting neutrons in 3D space ...

Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) is a powerful non-destructive technique for characterizing the size, shape, and interactions of nanoscale features in materials like nanoparticles, polymers, and ...

Finding fakes Illustration of how neutrons can pass easily through the metallic regions of an old coin, but are blocked by hydrogen-bearing compounds formed by corrosion. (Courtesy: S Kelley/NIST) The ...

The Neutron Scattering Society of America, or NSSA, recognized Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Ke An and Ken Herwig as fellows for their outstanding contributions to neutron scattering.