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== Scattering == Neutron scattering is used to detect the distance between atoms and study the dynamics of materials. It involves two major principles: [[elastic scattering]] and [[inelastic scattering]]. Elastic scattering provides insight into the structural properties of materials by looking at the angles at which neutrons are scattered. The resulting pattern of the scattering provides information regarding the atomic structure of crystals, liquids and amorphous materials.<ref name="Bacon-1975" /> Inelastic scattering focuses on material dynamics through the study of neutron energy and momentum changes during interactions. It is key to study phonons, magnons, and other excitations of solid materials.<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Introduction to the Theory of Thermal Neutron Scattering; Dover Publications |url= |journal=Dover Publications}}</ref>
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