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Transportation
SNS could help us understand how magnetic and superconducting materials work, which could lead to improved electrical transmission, magnets, and electronic devices used in the transportation industry. |
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High-speed
trains of the future that will be levitated
by superconducting magnets will be even faster
than France's TGV, which routinely travels
at 186 miles (300 kilometers) per hour.
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Neutron-scattering research helps determine
the atomic structure of high-performance magnetic materials.
This knowledge guides industry in selecting the best
materials and manufacturing processes for magnets,
which are heavily used in the transportation industry.
Thanks to such research, we can design
lightweight magnets that increase the fuel efficiency
of vehicles. We can also build small motors with
permanent magnets that allow us to automatically
adjust our seats and open windows in cars.
Neutron research could also lead to better lubricants,
resulting in vehicles with less emissions. In addition,
SNS research will allow scientists can gather more
detailed information on the microscopic properties
of optical fibers, leading to possible use in batteries
and fuel cells that could power emission-free vehicles.
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