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| RECENT RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS |
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Nervy research looks at ion channels in membranes.
details articles in Nature
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Magnetic monopoles observed in "spin ice".
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article on Web
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The multi-axis crystal spectrometer (MACS) begins operation.
details instrument specs
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New iron-based high-temperature superconductors yield magnetic and structural secrets
details new theory
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Sugar-coated nanoparticles may lead to new cancer therapy.
details article on Web
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| More Highlights... |
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| Neutron Techniques |
Crystallography The diffraction of neutrons from a crystalline sample furnishes
information about the structural arrangement of the atoms that compose
it. |
| Reflectometry probes the nanoscale structure of surfaces and
interfaces |
| Small Angle Neutron Scattering is a powerful method for characterizing the
nanoscale structure of solids, liquids, plastics, and
macromolecules. |
| Spectroscopy The energy scale of neutrons ( meV ) makes them ideal probes of
the dynamics of materials. |
| Chemical Analysis Several nuclear methods are used at the NCNR, including prompt-gamma neutron
activation analysis, instrumental neutron activation analysis, and cold-neutron depth
profiling |
| Other Methods Neutron interferometry,
neutron radiography, and
fundamental physics using neutrons are
active research areas at the NCNR |
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The Center For High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS),
supported by the National Science Foundation and NIST, is an important component of the NCNR, providing users with
access to six neutron scattering instruments.
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