Probing Phase Transitions and Magnetism in Minerals with Neutrons
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Stony Brook University, NY (United States)
We report the development of sophisticated sample environments to control temperature, pressure, and magnetic field has grown in parallel with neutron source and instrumentation development. High-pressure apparatus, with high- and low-temperature capability, novel designs for diamond cells, and large volume presses are matched with next-generation neutron sources and moderator designs to provide unprecedented neutron beam brightness. Recent developments in sample environments are expanding the pressure–temperature space accessible to neutron scattering experiments. Researchers are using new capabilities and an increased understanding of the fundamentals of structural and magnetic transitions to explore new territories, including hydrogenous minerals (e.g., ices and hydrates) and magnetic structural phase diagrams.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC)
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- OSTI ID:
- 1876342
- Journal Information:
- Elements, Journal Name: Elements Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 17; ISSN 1811-5209
- Publisher:
- Mineralogical Society of AmericaCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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