For decades, scientists sought a way to apply the outstanding analytical capabilities of neutrons to materials under pressures approaching those surrounding the Earth's core. These extreme pressures ...

Researchers use diffraction data from pulsed high-intensity neutrons to understand the reactions that deteriorate lithium batteries during operation. The findings are published in Scientific Reports, ...

Quantum materials thermal cycling research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory explains why two structurally identical ...

Neutron diffraction and small-angle neutron scattering techniques can assess residual stress in and the microstructure of hydrocarbon pipelines. Forecasting tools based on predictive failure models ...

Diffractometers have been around for a long time and are used to analyze various types of materials and provide information regarding their structure. While there are a few different types, we’re ...

Empa’s Proton highway project uses neutron crystallography and lattice dynamics to unlock faster proton transport in ceramic membranes, aiming to boost efficiency and durability of green hydrogen ...