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Neutron scattering : fundamentals /

This work covers in some detail the application of neutron scattering to different fields of physics, materials science, chemistry, biology, the earth sciences and engineering. Its goal is to enable researchers in a particular area to identify aspects of their work in which neutron scattering techni...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Fernandez-Alonso, Felix
Other Authors: Price, David L.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Academic Press, 2013.
Series:Experimental methods in the physical sciences ; v. 44.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; Neutron Scattering
  • Fundamentals; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Volumes in Series; Preface; References; Symbols; Reference; Chapter 1: An Introduction to Neutron Scattering; 1.1. Fundamentals; 1.1.1. Why Are Neutrons so Unique?; 1.1.2. Thermal Neutrons for Condensed Matter Research; 1.1.2.1. Atomic Nuclei; 1.1.2.2. Electron and Nuclear Spins; 1.1.2.3. Nuclear Absorption; 1.1.3. Conservation Laws; 1.1.4. The Structure of Materials; 1.1.4.1. Comparison with Other Probes; 1.1.5. Adding Motion: Dynamics and Spectroscopy; 1.1.5.1. Comparison with Other Spectroscopic Techniques
  • 1.2. Scattering Foundations1.2.1. The Master Formula and Fermi's Golden Rule; 1.2.2. Nuclear Scattering; 1.2.3. The Double Differential Cross Section in the Time Domain; 1.2.4. Farewell to Nuclear Physics; 1.2.5. Coherent and Incoherent Scattering; 1.2.6. Scattering Functions; 1.3. Canonical Solids; 1.3.1. Normal Modes of Vibration; 1.3.2. Scattering Under the Harmonic Approximation; 1.3.3. Purely Elastic Events; 1.3.4. Inelastic (One-Phonon) Scattering; 1.3.5. Multiphonon Scattering; 1.3.6. Beyond Harmonic Vibrations; 1.4. Beyond Canonical Solids
  • 1.4.1. Space-Time (Van Hove) Correlation Functions1.4.2. Pair Distribution Functions; 1.4.3. Properties of the Dynamic Structure Factor; 1.4.3.1. Total Scattering and the Static Approximation; 1.4.3.2. Free Particles and the Impulse Approximation; 1.4.3.3. Classical Limit; 1.4.4. From Order to Disorder: Diffuse Scattering; 1.4.5. Stochastic Diffusion; 1.4.5.1. Liquids and Dense Gases; 1.4.5.2. Disordered Solids; 1.4.6. Beyond Atoms and Molecules: Large-Scale Structures; 1.4.6.1. Small-Angle Scattering; 1.4.6.2. Reflection from Surfaces and Interfaces
  • 1.5. Magnetic Structure and Polarized Neutrons1.5.1. Basic Principles; 1.5.1.1. Magnetic Interactions and Cross Sections; 1.5.1.2. Random Spins; 1.5.1.3. Elastic Scattering from Spin Order; 1.5.2. Polarized Neutrons; 1.5.2.1. Nuclear Scattering; 1.5.2.2. Magnetic Scattering; 1.5.2.3. The Localized Paramagnet; 1.5.2.4. Probing Magnetic Order; 1.5.3. Magnetic Bragg Scattering; 1.5.3.1. Ferromagnets; 1.5.3.2. Antiferromagnets; 1.5.4. Diffuse Scattering from Magnetic Disorder; 1.5.5. Large-Scale Magnetic Structures; 1.6. Spin Dynamics; 1.6.1. Generalized Susceptibility; 1.6.2. Spin Waves
  • 1.6.3. Crystal Fields and Magnetic Clusters1.6.4. Spin Fluctuations; 1.6.5. Interband Transitions; 1.6.6. Critical Scattering; 1.7. Nuclear Spin: Order and Disorder; 1.7.1. A Closer Look at Nuclear Spins; 1.7.2. Scattering Cross Sections; 1.7.3. Uncorrelated and Correlated Spin Ensembles; 1.8. Outlook; References; Section1; Section2; Section3; Section4; Section 4B; Section5; Section6; Section7; Section8; Chapter 2: Neutron Sources; 2.1. Scope; 2.2. Useful Neutron Production Reactions; 2.2.1. Fission; 2.2.2. Direct and Stripping Reactions; 2.2.3. Bremsstrahlung; 2.2.4. Spallation Reactions