{"id":8,"date":"2024-04-04T08:06:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T05:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/neutronscattering\/homepage\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:33:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:33:59","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/neutronscattering\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t<strong><span style=\"font-size:48px\">Work Together to Create<\/span><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t<strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13\" src=\"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/567\/group-students-posing-table.jpg\" title=\"group-students-posing-table.jpg\" alt=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/567\/group-students-posing-table.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/567\/group-students-posing-table-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sisu.ut.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/567\/group-students-posing-table-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t<span style=\"font-size:48px\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:jorg.pieper@ut.ee\">APPLY TODAY<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t<span style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Discovering the Secrets of the Universe through Neutron Scattering<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;text-align: justify\">\n\t<br><span style=\"font-size:20px\">Our research group uses cutting-edge techniques to study the behavior of different materials as they interact with Neutrons, revealing insights into the structure and properties of everything from biological molecules to advanced materials.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 40px;text-align: justify\">\n\t\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t<span style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Why Neutron Scattering is important?<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\n\t<br><span style=\"font-size:20px\">Neutron scattering is a unique tool that allows scientists to probe the inner workings of materials and understand how they behave on a molecular level. It\u2019s particularly useful for studying materials that are difficult to analyze using other techniques, such as liquids, glasses, and polymers. Some of the key benefits of neutron scattering include:<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: 40px\">\n<li style=\"margin-left: 40px;text-align: justify\">\n\t\t<span style=\"font-size:20px\">High sensitivity to light elements such as hydrogen and lithium.<\/span>\n\t<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 40px;text-align: justify\">\n\t\t<span style=\"font-size:20px\">Ability to study materials in their natural state, without the need for chemical modification.<\/span>\n\t<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 40px;text-align: justify\">\n\t\t<span style=\"font-size:20px\">Highly accurate measurements of atomic and molecular structures.<\/span>\n\t<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: 40px;text-align: justify\">\n\t\t<span style=\"font-size:20px\">Ability to explore dynamic processes such as diffusion and phase transitions.<\/span>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t<br><span style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Applications of Neutron Scattering<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;margin-left: 40px\">\n\t<br><span style=\"font-size:20px\">One of the exciting aspects of neutron scattering is its wide range of applications across many different fields. Here are just a few examples of how neutron scattering is being used today:<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;margin-left: 40px\">\n\t<span style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><span style=\"color:#3399ff\">Materials Science<\/span><\/strong><br>In materials science, neutron scattering can be used to understand the properties of advanced materials such as batteries, superconductors, and magnetic materials. By understanding the atomic and molecular structure of these materials, scientists can design new materials with improved properties.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;margin-left: 40px\">\n\t<span style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><span style=\"color:#3399ff\">Biology<\/span><\/strong><br>Neutron scattering is also playing an increasingly important role in biology, where it\u2019s used to study the structures of large biological molecules such as proteins and DNA. By understanding the structure of these molecules, scientists can develop new drugs and treatments for a wide range of diseases.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;margin-left: 40px\">\n\t<span style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong><span style=\"color:#3399ff\">Energy<\/span><\/strong><br>Finally, neutron scattering is critical for understanding how energy is produced, stored, and used. For example, it\u2019s being used to understand the behavior of nuclear fuels and to develop materials for more efficient solar cells and energy storage devices.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n\t<span style=\"font-size:28px\"><span style=\"color:#0000cc\"><strong>Learn from Top Experts in the Field<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;margin-left: 40px\">\n\t<span style=\"font-size:20px\">If you\u2019re interested in neutron scattering, there\u2019s no better way to learn than by working with top experts in the field. Our research group offers hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with leading scientists from around the world.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-left: 40px\">\n\t<span style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Whether you\u2019re a student just starting out or an experienced researcher looking to expand your skills, neutron scattering has something to offer. 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