Lujan Neutron Scattering Center
The
Lujan Neutron Scattering Center (Lujan Center) is a pulsed spallation
neutron source equipped with time-of-flight spectrometers for neutron
scattering studies of condensed-matter. Neutron scattering is a powerful
technique for probing the microscopic structure and dynamics of condensed
matter and is used in materials science, engineering, condensed matter
physics, chemistry, biology, and geology.
Collaborating LANL National User Facilities
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies
The Lujan Center has focused its attention on the development of instruments and methods for addressing problems that are of interest both to the basic research community and important for our SSM program. Examples include the study of elastic strain in metals and composites, the determination of bulk texture, structural studies at high pressure, characterization of the morphology polymers and blends, and the examination of the structure of protective layers, coatings and adhesives.
The group does research in support of the SBSS program and operates the neutron scattering user program for DOE-BES. The group interacts strongly with other Laboratory Divisions such as MST, CST, P, and T Divisions in order to bring neutron scattering methods to bear on complex problems which often require the application of multiple techniques for their solution.
Group Leader
Alan J. Hurd
Deputy Group Leader
for Operations
Ronald Nelson
Deputy Group Leader
for Science
James
Rhyne
Office Administrator
Roberta Salazar
