Neutrons -- Gentle Strain (IMAGE) DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Caption AK Steel Corporation scientist Wei Wu holds a sample of the company's new advanced high strength steel. Wu is using neutrons to study how the material is affected by various manufacturing processes to produce automotive components that improve fuel efficiency, last longer and are safer. Credit Kelley Smith/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Department of Energy Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.