Neutron Standing Waves in Silicon Crystal (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Neutron Standing Waves in Silicon Crystal

Caption

As neutrons pass through a crystal, they create two different standing waves – one along atomic planes and one between them. The interaction of these waves affects the path of the neutron, revealing aspects of the crystal structure.

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NIST

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