Elements of Slow-Neutron Scattering
Basics, Techniques, and Applications

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the fundamental theory and applications of slow-neutron scattering.

J. M. Carpenter (Author), C.-K. Loong (Author)

9780521857819, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 24 September 2015

536 pages, 197 b/w illus. 11 tables
25.3 x 18.2 x 2.7 cm, 1.2 kg

Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the theory and applications of slow-neutron scattering, this detailed book equips readers with the fundamental principles of neutron studies, including the background and evolving development of neutron sources, facility design, neutron scattering instrumentation and techniques, and applications in materials phenomena. Drawing on the authors' extensive experience in this field, this text explores the implications of slow-neutron research in greater depth and breadth than ever before in an accessible yet rigorous manner suitable for both students and researchers in the fields of physics, biology, and materials engineering. Through pedagogical examples and in-depth discussion, readers will be able to grasp the full scope of the field of neutron scattering, from theoretical background through to practical, scientific applications.

Introduction
1. About neutrons
2. Neutron production, moderation, characterization of sources
3. Scattering theory: nuclear
4. Scattering theory: magnetic
5. Neutron scattering instruments: diffractometers and reflectometers
6. Neutron scattering instruments: spectrometers
7. Devices
8. Detectors
9. Nuclear scattering: crystal structures
10. Nuclear scattering: lattice dynamics
11. Nuclear scattering: chemical spectroscopy
12. Magnetic scattering: structures
13. Magnetic scattering: excitations
14. Disordered and large structures.

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Physical chemistry [PNR], Condensed matter physics [liquid state & solid state physics PHFC]