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08.03.2010
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PSI User Office
bldg WLGA/018
CH-5232 Villigen PSI |
phone: +41 56 310 4666
fax: +41 56 310 3294
email: sinq@psi.ch
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Neutron scattering is one of the most effective ways to
obtain information on both, the structure and the
dynamics of condensed matter. A wide scope of problems, ranging from fundamental
to solid state physics and chemistry, and from materials science to biology, medicine and
environmental science, can be investigated with neutrons. Aside from the scattering techniques,
non-diffractive methods like imaging techniques can also be applied
with increasing relevance for industrial applications.
The spallation neutron source SINQ is a continuous source
- the first of its kind in the world - with a flux of about
1014 n/cm2/s. Beside thermal neutrons, a cold
moderator of liquid deuterium (cold source) slows neutrons down and shifts
their spectrum to lower energies. These neutrons have proved to be particularly valuable
in materials research and in the investigation of biological substances.
SINQ is a user facility. Interested groups can apply for beamtime on the
various instruments by using the SINQ proposal system.
Upcoming events:
Recent scientific SINQ highlights:
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