magnetic neutron scattering

Magnetic neutron scattering is a technique used to study magnetic properties of materials. Neutrons, which are particles with no electric charge, are fired at a sample. Because neutrons have a magnetic moment, they interact with the magnetic fields created by electrons in the material. This interaction causes the neutrons to scatter in different directions, revealing information about the arrangement and behavior of magnetic moments within the material. By analyzing the scattered neutrons, scientists gain detailed insights into the material's magnetic structure and dynamics at the atomic level.