Cold Neutrons

Cold neutrons are slow-moving neutrons with lower energies, typically produced by cooling them down to very low temperatures using special equipment. Because they travel more slowly, cold neutrons have longer wavelengths, which makes them highly useful in scientific research, especially in studying the structure of materials like metals, biological molecules, and polymers. Their low energy allows for detailed investigations without damaging samples, providing valuable insights into the atomic and molecular arrangements. Cold neutrons are generated in research facilities called neutron sources and are essential tools in fundamental science and material analysis.