Physics & Astronomy Colloquium

3:30 PM, Friday, August 31, 2007
Room 155, Chem-Phys Building

Dr. Roger Pynn
Department of Physics
Indiana University
and
Spallation Neutron Source
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

"An Introduction to Neutron Scattering''

Neutron scattering requires expensive facilities such as the recently completed Spallation Neutron Source in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, not too far from the University of Kentucky. In this talk, I will introduce the technique of neutron scattering and give examples of the unique information it can provide about the structure and dynamics of materials as diverse as helium, polystyrene and computer hard drives. The SNS and other US neutron scattering facilities are open to members of the scientific community and provide unprecedented research opportunities for university faculty and students.

Refreshments will be served in CP 179 at 3:15 PM