Neutrons can be created by nuclear reactions in reactors and accelerators. A spallation source consists of a high-powered accelerator that brings protons with energies of greater than 0.5 GeV ...

While bound neutrons in stable nuclei are stable, free neutrons are unstable; they undergo beta decay with a lifetime of just under 15 minutes (885.7 ± 0.8 s). Free neutrons are produced in ...

Neutron stars can have a resounding impact around the universe. Scientists recently announced the first detection of gravitational waves created by two neutron stars smashing into each other ...

FRM II and the CTU’s experience has demonstrated that a mini facility could be used at any neutron source, including extremely low power research reactors. Schillinger said that his team is ready to ...