Neutron Science
Facilities
ORNL operates two neutron scattering
user facilities: the Spallation
Neutron Source and the High
Flux Isotope Reactor.
SNS
HFIR
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SNS instrument suite.
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SNS is an accelerator-based
neutron source that provides the
most intense pulsed neutron beams
in the world for scientific and
industrial research and development.
With its eventual suite of up to
25 best-in-class instruments, SNS
will give researchers detailed
snapshots of smaller samples of
physical and biological materials
than previously possible. The diverse
applications of neutron scattering
research will provide opportunities
for experts in practically every
scientific and technical field.
Moreover, technological discoveries
at SNS will provide lasting benefits
to the scientific, business, and
industrial communities. More ...
SNS Operations Contact: George
Dodson (dodsong@ornl.gov)
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HFIR instrument suite.
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The 85-megawatt HFIR provides
one of the highest steady-state
neutron fluxes of any research
reactor in the world. HFIR fulfills
four missions: isotope production,
materials irradiation, neutron
activation, and research using
neutron scattering, which is the
focus of this report. The neutron
scattering instruments at HFIR
enable fundamental and applied
research into the molecular and
magnetic structures and behavior
of materials. HFIR has 11 instruments
planned or in operation, including
two cold-source instruments in
the user program, that greatly
enhance the reactor’s research
capabilities, particularly in the
biological sciences. More
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HFIR Operations Contact: Mike
Farrar (farrarmb@ornl.gov)
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Other ORNL Resources of
Interest
Research capabilities at HFIR
and SNS are enhanced by the ready
availability of other research
facilities at ORNL. Because all
of these facilities are operated
by ORNL, access and training requirements
are simplified. An important goal
for Neutron Sciences is improving
integration between the facilities,
making it easier for users to access
the support and capabilities they
need to produce the best science
possible. Some of the facilities
that users can benefit from while
visiting ORNL:
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