Quasielastic Neutron Scattering and Solid State Diffusion

by Rolf Hempelmann

Overview

Quasielastic neutron scattering has made many important contributions to the atomistic elucidation of diffusion processes in solids. The aim of this book is to inform researchers in solid state physics, solid state chemistry, and inorganic materials science of the potential of quasielastic neutron scattering. It has been written in two sections for experimentalists. The first part contains theoretical background on neutrons, neutron scattering, and solid state diffusion, which is essential for the proper use of quasielastic neutron scattering; the second part of the book summarizes the scientific applications of quasielastic neutron scattering to special solid state materials systems, for example, to hydrogen in metals or to diffusion in solid state ionic conductors. The book is useful for both novices and current workers in this field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198517436
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/25/2001
Series:	Oxford Series on Neutron Scattering in Condensed Matter , #13
Pages:	316
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

University of Saarbrucken

Table of Contents

Glossary of symbolsI. GENERAL PART1. Introduction2. The neutron3. The basic theory of neutron scattering4. Diffusion in solids5. Incoherent quasielastic neutron scattering6. Coherent quasielastic neutron scattering7. Experimental techniquesII. SPECIAL CLASSES OF MATERIALS8. Hydrogen in metals9. Metals and alloys10. Intercalation compounds11. Solid state proton conductors12. Solid ionic conductors13. BibliographyIndex

Editorial Reviews

Hempelmann (physical chemistry, U of Saarbr<:u>cken) demonstrates the potential of quasielastic neutron scattering to experimental researchers in solid state physics and chemistry and inorganic materials science. The first part, for non-experts in neutron scattering and diffusion, introduces the theoretical background to neutrons, neutron scattering, and solid state diffusion. The second part is more advanced, and summarizes the scientific applications of the scattering to special solid state material systems. Of these, hydrogen in metals and diffusion in solid state ionic conductors are covered at some length because the method exhibits its best performance with hydrogen. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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