Studying magnetism with advanced neutron techniques and data analysis methods

What is it about?

This work introduces two advances in the technique known as magnetic pair distribution function (mPDF) analysis, which uses neutron scattering to determine the atomic-scale magnetism of materials. The first advance is the use of spin-polarized neutrons to isolate the magnetic part of the neutron scattering data. The second advance is an automated data-processing algorithm that generates high-quality mPDF data .

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Why is it important?

Magnetism plays an important role in many materials with relevance to both technology and fundamental science. The magnetic pair distribution function (mPDF) technique is a promising new way to study atomic-scale magnetism, offering a valuable window into the basic magnetic properties of materials. The advancements introduced in this work will make mPDF analysis an even more effective method for studying magnetism in important materials.