Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences

Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences offers a comprehensive overview of the wide ranging applications of neutron scattering techniques to elucidate the fundamental materials properties at the nano-, micro- and meso-scale, which underpin research in the related fields of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences.
 
Introductions to neutron scattering fundamentals and instrumentation are paired with a thorough review of the applications to a large variety of scientific and technological problems, written through the direct experience of leading scientists in each field. Tailored to a wide audience, this volume provides the novice with an inspiring introduction and stimulates the expert to consider these non-conventional problem solving techniques in his/her field of interest.
 
Earth and environmental scientists, engineers, researchers and graduate students involved with materials science will find Neutron Applications in Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences a valuable ready-to-use reference.

Dr. Liyuan Liang is the Chief Scientist, Environmental Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and is also positioned in Developmental Rotation in Strategic Plan, Office of Strategic Planning.

Romano Rinaldi is full professor of Mineralogy at the University of Perugia, Italy. His research interests include: crystallography and crystal chemistry of minerals, determinative methods by electron microscopy, microanalysis, X-Ray and Neutron scattering techniques as applied to minerals and man made materials.