Diffraction as a tool: optimal data collection and analysis.
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Dr Kun Yan has accumulated some experience using synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction techniques to investigate the phase transformation and strain analysis of advanced alloys under both ambient environment and extreme temperatures and loading conditions. Dr Simon Hunt uses synchrotron radiation to examine the physical properties of Earth forming rocks and minerals at extreme pressure and temperature conditions.
In this presentation, Kun and Simon will start from the basics of diffraction and the types of crystallographic information extracted from the diffractometers. Followed by how these information correlated to the data analysis of phase identification, strain and anisotropy. Examples on natural geologic materials and engineering materials will be given to demonstrate the strength of synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction. At the end, we will address the advantage and challenges for in-situ and in-operando diffraction experiments at the central facilities at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), as well as the sample environment capacity and support from The University of Manchester at Harwell (UoMaH).
Image - Credit: STFC RAL Space
This is the eighth seminar in The University of Manchester at Harwell Ideas Forum Imaging series. The aim of this series is to increase networking of academics and researchers across the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the National Laboratories. In doing so, we hope to share expertise and support new collaborations and grant applications.
This seminar will be recorded and available to watch after the event. A zoom link will be sent to attendees the day before the seminar.
Organiser The University of Manchester at Harwell
Organiser of Diffraction as a tool: optimal data collection and analysis.
The University of Manchester at Harwell (UoMaH) provides an interface between researchers at The University of Manchester and the national facilities at Harwell (Diamond Light Source, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, Central Laser Facility and the Scientific Computing Department).
Our core technical team provides equipment and support for high risk experiments and those carried out under extreme sample environments. In addition to support offered to our colleagues in Manchester, we welcome working with researchers from other academic and industrial organisations.
UoMaH research fellows are based in Harwell but affiliated with different departments within the University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering. Each fellow pursues research in their own area of interest (advanced materials, catalysis, electronic structure and magnetism, fusion, mineral physics, subsurface energy and storage, and resilience).
