edited by Albert Furrer (ETH Zurich & Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland)

This book provides ideas on what neutron scattering could look like in the next millennium. In particular, nonconventional, unusual or innovative neutron scattering experiments (from both the scientific and the instrumental point of view) are described which either have novel applications or provide a new insight into science and technology. Chapters on theoretical aspects are adequately included. The scientific and technical areas cover the following topics: novel neutron scattering techniques and perspectives in neutron scattering instrumentation (including sample environment); soft condensed matter, particularly colloids and polymers; materials science and industrial applications; structure and dynamics of multilayers and nanocrystalline materials; dynamical aspects and quantum effects in molecular magnets; strongly correlated electron systems, with emphasis on dynamic correlations in low-dimensional magnets. All these topics are thoroughly introduced and discussed by acknowledged experts.

• Principles of Neutron Scattering:
  • Introduction to Neutron Scattering (P Böni & A Furrer)
  • Brillouin Scattering with Neutrons and X-Rays (B Dorner)
• Instrumentation for Neutron Scattering:
  • Novel Trends in Neutron Optics (I S Anderson et al.)
  • Methods and Perspectives of Neutron Scattering at High Pressure (S Klotz)
• Soft Condensed Matter:
  • Colloids as Model Systems for Condensed Matter Physics (R Klein)
  • Polymers, Colloids and Microemulsions: Neutron Scattering Experiments (P Schurtenberger, et al.)
• Molecular Magnetism:
  • Molecular Magnetism: A School of Physics (J Villain)
  • Neutron Scattering of Molecular Magnets (H P Andres et al.)
• Low-Dimensional Magnetism:
  • Computational Probes of Collective Excitations in Low-Dimensional Magnetism (G Müller & M Karbach)
  • Neutron Scattering (Mostly) from Low Dimensional Magnetic Systems (T G Perring)
• Multilayers and Nanocrystals:
  • Future Trends in Heterostructure Research with Neutron Scattering (H Zabel)
  • Structure and Dynamics of Nanocrystals (R Hempelmann)