Introduction to neutron scattering

One of the tasks for neutrons.se will be to spread the knowledge and usefulness of neutron scattering as one of the most versatile experimental techniques.

For a start please enjoy an introductory lecture to how neutron scattering is a vital component for future materials science:



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Other lecture notes on neutron scattering

Lecture series given by Prof. Roger Pynn, Indiana University, USA (external links!):

  • Neutron Production
  • Neutron Scattering Instrumentation
  • The Application of Neutron Scattering
  • Theory of Neutron Scattering 1
  • Theory of Neutron Scattering 2
  • Neutron Diffraction
  • Small Angle Neutron Scattering
  • Neutron Reflectometry
  • Inelastic Scattering
  • Magnetic Scattering
  • Polarized Neutrons
  • Neutron Spin Echo I
  • Neutron Spin Echo II

    • For a full list of lecture notes and also lecture videos please visit the homepage of the Polarized Neutron Research group at Indiana University.

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