neutron beam techniques

Neutron beam techniques involve directing beams of neutrons—subatomic particles with no electric charge—at materials to study their internal structure. Since neutrons can penetrate deeply and are sensitive to light elements like hydrogen, these methods reveal details about a material's composition, how atoms are arranged, and internal stresses. Techniques include neutron diffraction (studying atomic placement), neutron imaging (creating detailed internal images), and spectroscopy (analyzing energy interactions). These methods are valuable in fields like materials science, biology, and engineering, providing insights that other techniques might not reveal due to neutrons’ unique properties.