Materials Science with Neutrons: Observe what happens inside a battery!

Welcome to the Materials Science with Neutrons simulation!

In this simulation you will learn to use a neutron beam produced by a spallation source to investigate the atomic structure and dynamics of a material or device. Neutron scattering has many applications in materials science ranging from biological systems over archeological artefacts to magnetic materials. But in this simulation you will measure the atomic changes that happen within a battery as it discharges..

You can read more about the content of this simulation here:

• Neutrons

• Neutron Research facilities

  • Spallation
  • Neutron Moderation
  • Neutron Guides
  • Neutron Choppers
  • Neutron Instrumentation
  • Radiation Safety
  • Neutron Activation and Sample Handling
  • Sample Environments for Neutron Experiments

• Neutron Transmission

  • Neutron Cross-Section
  • Neutron Beam Attenuation

• Neutron Diffraction

  • Interference Patterns and Multiple Scatterers
  • Bragg's Law
  • The scattering vector
  • Sample Environments for Neutron Experiments
  • Neutron Time of Flight
  • Background Subtraction

• Quasi-Elastic Neutron Scattering

  • Polymer scattering and Relaxation time
  • QENS Data Interpretation