The focus is on the inner structure and dynamics of polymers at solid and liquid interfaces studied by different neutron scattering techniques. For fabrication of stimuli responsive polymer coatings one challenge is to generate stable films which are still mobile and sensitive to outer parameters. The talk will address two different types of thin polymer films at interfaces: 1) films formed by...
Quantum magnetism studies the behaviour of magnetic materials where quantum fluctuations are strong and give rise to exotic behaviours not found in conventional magnets. It is possible to make model materials engineered for exhibit specific quantum. Of the experimental techniques available, neutron scattering has provided the deepest insights and most quantitative comparison to theory as will...
The analysis of the micro-structural features of ancient Indian blades has been carried out by neutron tomography and neutron diffraction. The results provide a clear identification of the different types of steel used to produce such weapons. Among them, only a small proportion of the large number of swords produced in India is made of hypereutectoid textured steel, namely wootz steel also...
