The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) has been a vital resource for neutron research in the United States for over 50 years. The facility has significantly impacted various industries and scientific fields, including vaccine research, plastics, and quantum computing. Researchers from Virginia Tech, Northwestern University, the University of Minnesota, and Columbia University have utilized NCNR’s unique capabilities to study cell membranes, material properties, polymer solutions, and the structure of plastics with nano fillers. The facility’s neutron decay measurements and neutron interferometry experiments have provided important insights into the weak nuclear force and quantum phenomena. The NCNR continues to play a crucial role in advancing scientific research and developing sustainable technologies.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/ncnr/ncnr-testimonials
Keywords: Neutron, Spectroscopy, Interferometry, Quantum, Scattering
