Neutron diffraction in materials science

This article deals with applications of neutron diffraction in materials science. Most of the examples presented here involve the use of powder diffraction, which has been described earlier. In most of these, the Rietveld method has been used for neutron diffraction data, using the Rietveld method. This being an application which was largely pioneered at Lucas Heights. Examples involving single crystal diffraction and neutron polarization analysis are also included. Most of the examples are drawn from studies carried out at Lucas Heights where there is diffraction to the study of ceramics, and this will be reflected in the choice of examples to be considered here. (author)