Office of Science User Facilities

Neutrons Sciences Directorate at ORNL

Research Highlights

Imaging

Neutron Imaging Reveals Lithium Distribution in Lithium-Air Electrodes
Published Work: “Anomalous Discharge Product Distribution in Lithium-Air Cathodes”
Contact: Jagjit Nanda
Neutron Sciences staff contribute chapter on "Large-Scale User Facility Imaging and Scattering Techniques to Facilitate Basic Medical Research" in Medical Imaging, published in December 2011 by InTech.
Contact: Stephen Miller
Neutron Imaging Gives Researchers New Tools for Exploring Artifacts and Ancient Technology
For the first time at ORNL, neutron images in three dimensions (3-D) have been taken of rare archaeological artifacts. Bronze and brass artifacts excavated at the ancient city of Petra, in present day Jordan, were recently imaged in 3-D using neutrons at the High Flux Isotope Reactor’s CG-1D neutron imaging instrument.
Contact: Hassina Bilheux
Scientists and Industry Use Neutron Imaging To Improve Energy Efficiency
Neutron scientists are using cold neutrons at the High Flux Isotope Reactor's CG-1D beam line to image automobile engine system components, two-phase fluid components in commercial cooling systems, and electrodes used for lithium batteries. Plans are to use this technology for studies of biological tissues and forensics as well.
Contact: Hassina Bilheux