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First Neutron Pulse from SNS

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the prepare-the-proton-torpedos dept.

kebes writes "The $1.4 billion Spallation Neutron Source is nearing completion, and has produced its first neutron pulse. The SNS is a scientific instrument that generates beams of neutrons, which can be used to probe anything from minuscule samples to industrial materials. When fully operational, the facility is expected to host up to 2,000 international scientists annually."

5 of 145 comments (clear)

  1. Do I need to upgrade? by Sqweegee · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Will I now need to upgrade the freakin' laser beams on my sharks to neutron guns now?

  2. Mod parent insightful by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Mod parent insightful

  3. Re:Just for the record by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You know, you guys really have a chip on your shoulder since we bailed you out in WW II. Great, you had one first, big deal. I'd rather be in the country that had the transistor first.

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    Any strength to draw the line ....

  5. Yuo Fa1l It!? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Superior to slow, Posts on Usenet are parts of you are to s*ay there dhave Coming a piss