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Benefits of Neutron Science:
How Does Neutron Scattering Affect Our Lives?
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(a)
Neutrons have been used to learn how bones mineralize during development and how
they decay during osteoporosis, and they make it possible for us to devise and
to test remedies for demineralizing diseases. (b) Of the people who enter hospitals,
one in three (or about 100 million each year) benefit from isotopes produced by
neutrons. (c) Neutrons help us develop improved polymers for the plastics used
in many products, such as compact discs.
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Although not obvious to
most people, the fruits of neutron-scattering research
are improvements in the range and quality of products
used in our everyday lives. A few examples are
- cars and airplanes
- electronics such as computers and cell phones
- medicines and other health care-related products
- paints, shampoos, and other fluids
Neutrons are also an essential
tool for researchers studying ways of improving materials
used in high-temperature superconductors, powerful
lightweight magnets, aluminum bridge decks, and stronger,
lighter plastic products. For more details on how
neutron scattering research relates to you, click
on the links below.
Transportation
Electronics
Manufacturing
Environment
Medicine
Engineering
Plastics
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