Current and Future Scientific Investigations at GP-SANS

The general-purpose small-angle neutron scattering beam line, GP-SANS, in operation since 2007, is optimized for investigation of structures with dimensions from 0.5 to 200 nm. ~Along with high neutron flux, sample environments can easily be integrated into the beam line providing the user a versatile temperature range from 30 mK to 1600 K. In addition, there are two cryomagnets (horizontal 4.5 T and vertical 8 T), pressure cells, stop flow cell, electrochemical cell, load frames and custom-build equipment available to users allowing for significant flexibility in experimental setup. GP-SANS has supported investigation of a diverse array of intriguing scientific topics, including polymer solutions, gel and blends, colloids, micelles, , molecular self-assembly and interactions in complex fluids, microemulsions, spin textures and magnetic domains in novel materials, porosity in geological materials and phase separation, grain growth, and orientation in metallurgical alloys.~