Main description:

Neutron Imaging and Applications offers an introduction to the basics of neutron beam production in addition to the wide scope of techniques that enhance imaging application capabilities. An instructional overview of neutron sources, detectors, optics and spin-filters allows readers to delve more deeply into the discussions of radiography, tomography and prospective applications available in neutron holography techniques. A section devoted to current applications describes imaging single grains in polycrystalline materials, neutron imaging of geological materials and other materials science and engineering areas. Coverage of thermal neutron imaging of biological tissues, plant physiology, Homeland Security and contraband detection explore the future prospects of this cutting-edge research.

Written by key experts in the field, researchers and engineers involved with imaging technologies will find Neutron Imaging and Applications a valuable reference.

Feature:

Provides a detailed overview of neutron methods and reviews the multitude of specific application areas

Covers a wide scope of imaging techniques that enhance the understanding of the physical, chemical, engineering, and biological mechanisms and subsystems at the micron level

Serves as a worthy resource for senior researchers while providing a step-by-step guide for first time scientists using neutron facilities

Back cover:

Neutron Imaging and Applications offers an introduction to the basics of neutron beam production and instrumentation in addition to the wide scope of techniques that provide unique imaging capabilities over a broad and diverse range of applications. An instructional overview of neutron sources, optics and detectors, allows readers to delve more deeply into the discussions of radiography, tomography, phase contrast imaging and prospective applications using advanced neutron holography techniques and polarized beams. A section devoted to overviews in a growing range of applications describes imaging of fuel cells and hydrogen storage devices for a robust hydrogen economy; new directions in material science and engineering; the investigation of precious artifacts of cultural heritage importance; determination of plant physiology and growth processes; imaging of biological tissues and macromolecules, and the practical elements of neutron imaging for homeland security and contraband detection.

Written by key experts in the field, researchers and engineers involved with imaging technologies will find Neutron Imaging and Applications a valuable reference.

Contents:

Section A.- to the Neutron.- Neutron Sources and Facilities.- Neutron Optics.- Neutron Detectors for Imaging.- Section B.- Neutron Radiography.- Neutron Tomography.- Mathematics of Neutron Imaging.- Neutron Phase Imaging.- Thermal Neutron Holography.- Novel Imaging Techniques: Polarized Neutrons and Neutron-Based Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Section C.- Neutron Imaging for the Hydrogen Economy.- Material Science and Engineering with Neutron Imaging.- Novel Neutron Imaging Techniques for Cultural Heritage Objects.- Probing the Potential of Neutron Imaging for Biomedical and Biological Applications.- Neutron Stimulated Emission Computed Tomography: A New Technique for Spectroscopic Medical Imaging.- Visualizing Structures of Biological Macromolecules Through Indirect Imaging with Small-Angle Neutron Scattering and Modeling.- Neutron Imaging Applied to Plant Physiology.- Homeland Security and Contraband Detection.