Description
The aim of the lecture will be both to provide the attendees with solid yet simple principles to understand x-ray and neutron scattering and give them a flavor of more sophisticated applications.
After a short introduction to synchrotron radiation and neutrons, I will discuss the interaction of x-rays and neutrons with matter.
Starting from a geometrical description, I will first emphasize similarities between x-ray and neutron scattering.
Differences will then be discussed using a more detailed description of interactions. Based on this analysis, I will discuss when x-rays or neutrons should be better used to tackle a given scientific question.
The lecture will be illustrated with numerous examples, mostly in soft-condensed matter.
