Talk:Neutron diffraction

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[edit] Separate articles?

While conceptually similar, neutron diffraction is fundamentally different from neutron scattering. Possibly it could be described that diffraction is a specific type of scattering. However, in my opinion the differences merit seperate articles, with appropriate links - SHW, Los Alamos Neutron Science Center. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.19.44.150 (talk • contribs) 12:18, 24 June 2006

[edit] minor changes

I am experienced with neutron and x-ray scattering. I have edited the article slightly to correct minor factual inaccuracies. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.252.160.199 (talk • contribs) 01:33, 23 February 2007

[edit] Typo?

Shouldn't this paragraph end by saying "higher atomic NUMBER materials." rather than "higher atomic WEIGHT materials."?

"Neutron diffraction can be used to establish the structure of low atomic number materials like proteins and surfactants much more easily with lower flux than at a synchrotron radiation source. This is because some low atomic number materials have a higher cross section for neutron interaction than higher atomic weight materials." —Preceding unsigned comment added by Stever7070 (talk • contribs) 18:10, 21 December 2007