Neutron Sciences

Neutron Sciences involves using highly sensitive neutron beams to explore the structure and properties of materials at the atomic level. Neutrons, which are particles in an atom's nucleus, can penetrate deep into substances without altering them. Scientists use neutron scattering techniques to analyze complex materials, like superconductors, biological molecules, and minerals, revealing their composition, arrangements, and behaviors. This field helps advance technologies in energy, medicine, and materials science by providing detailed insights that are difficult to obtain with other methods. Neutron sciences are conducted at specialized research facilities called neutron sources or reactors.