Abstract
A theoretical formalism for neutron scattering from systems of particles is applied to liquid nanodroplet aerosols. A term arising from intraparticle, intermolecular correlations is identified. The kinematical theory of two body scattering is recast into a form convenient for interpreting the results of experiments with crossed beams of neutrons and aerosol particles. Based on a theoretical analysis of the scattered intensity in the Guinier region, a method for determining the particle velocity directly from the experimental data is outlined. The method is not restricted by assumptions about particle shape, composition, uniformity, or size distribution.
Recommended Citation
G. Wilemski, "Neutron Scattering from Aerosols: Intraparticle Structure Factor, Guinier Analysis of Particle Speed, and Crossed Beam Kinematics," Physical review. E, Statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics, vol. 61, no. 1, pp. 557 - 564, American Physical Society (APS), Jan 2000.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.61.557
Department(s)
Physics
Keywords and Phrases
Aerosols; Velocity control, Aerosol particles; Intermolecular correlations; Intraparticle; Particle shape; Particle velocities; Scattered intensity; Structure factors; Two-body scattering, Neutron scattering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1063-651X
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2000 American Physical Society (APS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2000
