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The Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is renowned for being one of the most intense pulsed neutron sources globally, enabling groundbreaking research in materials science. source: ORNL
Neutrons are produced by bombarding a liquid mercury target with high-energy protons, a process that allows researchers to study the atomic structure of materials. source: ORNL
The Spallation Neutron Source supports a wide range of scientific fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering, by providing insights into the properties of materials. source: ORNL
The facility is a hub for international collaboration, welcoming scientists from around the world to conduct experiments and share knowledge. source: ORNL
It is a key component of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which is managed by UT-Battelle for the U.S. Department of Energy. source: ORNL
