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Abstract
A review is given of the use of slow neutron scattering methods for the study of the structure of molecular liquids. The experimental and theoretical considerations which are involved in relating the experimental data to the desired structure factors, pair-correlation functions, etc. are considered in some detail. Many formulae and relations, previously rather scattered in the literature, as well as some new ones, are brought together, and particular attention is given to their utility, validity and physical content. A generalization of the Placzek corrections is proposed. The effects of correlation of relative molecular orientation are considered in some detail. The generalizations required for the analysis of data on molecular as compared with atomic liquids are considered in detail. It is concluded that the structure of molecular liquids is at present poorly understood both experimentally and theoretically but that the field is ripe for development.
Based on a lecture given at the Advanced School on ‘Neutron Beams in Research’ at A.E.R.E. (Harwell), 25–29 September, 1972
Based on a lecture given at the Advanced School on ‘Neutron Beams in Research’ at A.E.R.E. (Harwell), 25–29 September, 1972
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Based on a lecture given at the Advanced School on ‘Neutron Beams in Research’ at A.E.R.E. (Harwell), 25–29 September, 1972