Beschreibung:
Since the 1980s, the field of neutron diffraction has grown significantly. Introduction to Characterization of Residual Stress by Neutron Diffraction offers a comprehensive overview that serves as a starting point for people gaining interest in the subject, whether for scientific or engineering applications. Written by experts in the field, this exceptional book includes descriptions of the basic scattering properties of neutrons and of quantities of direct relevance for a thorough understanding of matters that affect the recorded data. The book also covers the analysis and interpretation of measured data, the conversion of strains to stresses, and theoretical treatments of polycrystal deformation.
Introduction. Fundamentals of Neutron Diffraction. Diffraction Techniques and Instrument Design. Practical Aspects of Strain Measurement Using Neutron Diffraction. Interpretation and Analysis of Lattice Strain Data. Applications to Problems in Materials Science and Engineering. The Future. Symbols and Abbreviations. Glossary. Appendix 1: Note on Reactor Flux Spectrum. Appendix 2: Relation Between the Centroid of Sampled Gauge Volume and Translator Reading. Appendix 3: Points for Consideration When Making a Neutron Diffraction Stress Measurement. Appendix 4: Macroscopic Scattering Cross-Sections of all Elements. Index.