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Episode 531: Neutron Diffraction
Through discussion and a worked example, these activities from the Institute of Physics, help students to look at neutron diffraction. Students calculate the de Broglie wavelength of a neutron and see the sources and uses of neutrons.
In a worked example, using the de Broglie equation, students consider the momentum and kinetic energy of a neutron to see why they are able to penetrate lead.
Students also look at neutrons in a nuclear reactor and how they are moderated.
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