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The ILL is a user facility welcoming scientists from all around the world to perform cutting-edge experiments in a variety of scientific and technological domains.
The unique properties of neutrons make them a powerful tool for unlocking the secrets of matter. Neutrons are used at the ILL to probe the microscopic structure and dynamics of a broad range of materials at molecular, atomic and nuclear level.
Alongside other tools for the characterisation of matter, neutrons make an invaluable contribution to our knowledge of materials and our understanding of the processes at work on different time and length scales.
This figure shows the time and length (energy and wavevector) scales of the various neutron-based techniques (Courtesy: Ken Andersen). You can use it to identify the techniques which will best match your needs and then consult the list below to choose the appropriate instruments.
Neutron methods (courtesy K. Andersen)
