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Neutron scattering is an important method for characterization of materials. The chapter starts with a presentation of the properties of neutrons and how they are produced. The interaction with matter is the main part of this chapter. The notion of scattering length and cross section are explained as well as the differences between coherent and incoherent scattering. The chapter ends with a short overview of elastic, inelastic and quasi-elastic neutron scattering. The goal of this chapter is to provide to a beginner the essential background for the comprehension of the other neutron related chapters of this book.
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Hauback, B.C., Mauroy, H. (2016). Neutron Scattering: Introduction. In: Fritzsche, H., Huot, J., Fruchart, D. (eds) Neutron Scattering and Other Nuclear Techniques for Hydrogen in Materials. Neutron Scattering Applications and Techniques. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22792-4_2
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