Probing the Structure of Liquids

Synopsis

Introduces the concept of radial distribution as a way of describing the ordering of the atoms or molecules in a liquid. Shows how the function can be determined in practice by X-ray scattering and neutron beam scattering. The advantages of the use of neutron beams over X-rays are discussed. The production of neutrons in a nuclear reactor is described and brief reference is made to their detection after scattering. Discusses a new source of material recently developed at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, the pulsed spallation source.

Series

Physics of Matter, The: Course S272

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

atomic structure; liquids; matter; molecules

Credits

Producer

Nat Taylor

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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