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Useful SAS-related Reading Material

The following references do not attempt to be a comprehensive list of every possible application of SAS, rather they are a collection of general articles, reviews and reference works that SAS practioners (beginning and established!) may find useful. Suggestions for additional entries are welcome.

Unpublished Documents 

      SANS

Books

      Light Scattering

  • Light Scattering by Small Particles. van de Hulst, H.C. John Wiley. (1957).
  • The Scattering of Light and other Electromagnetic Radiation. Kerker, M. Academic Press. (1969).  -  {The definitive text on light scattering}
      X-ray Scattering
  • Small Angle Scattering of X-rays. Guinier, A. & Fournet, G. John Wiley. (1955).  -  {A very comprehensive text with 506 references}
  • Small Angle X-ray Scattering. Glatter, O. & Kratky, O. (editors). Academic Press. (1982).  -  {Divided into methodology and applications with many chapters and references in each section. Graduate level onwards}
  • Structure analysis by small-angle X-ray and neutron scattering. Feigin, L.A. & Svergun, D.I. Plenum Press. New York. 335 pp. (1987)  -  PDF

      Neutron Scattering

  • Theory of Thermal Neutron Scattering. Marshall, W. & Lovesey, S.W. Clarendon Press. Oxford. (1971).  -  {A little dated now}
  • Chemical Applications of Neutron Scattering. Willis, B.J.M. Oxford University Press. Oxford. (1973).  -  {reprinted} 
  • Neutron Scattering. Kostorz, G. in Treatise on Materials Science and Technology, Volume 15. Kostorz, G. (editor). Academic Press. (1982).  -  {This text was why Glatter & Kratky did not expand their book on SAXS to encompass SANS}
  • The Theory of Neutron Scattering from Condensed Matter. Lovesey, S.W. Volumes 1 & 2. Oxford University Press. (1984).  -  {Definitive and comprehensive texts on the theory of neutron scattering}
  • Neutron Scattering. Parts A, B & C. Skold, K. & Price, D.L. (editors). In Methods in Experimental Physics. Celotta, R. (editor-in-chief). Academic Press. (1986).
  • Structure analysis by small-angle X-ray and neutron scattering. Feigin, L.A. & Svergun, D.I. Plenum Press. New York. 335 pp. (1987)  -  PDF
  • Neutron Scattering at a Pulsed Source. Newport, R.J., Rainford, B.D. & Cywinski, R. (editors). Adam Hilger. (1988).  -  {The lectures from The Summer School on Neutron Scattering at a Pulsed Source, held at Mansfield College Oxford and ISIS, UK, 1986}

      Neutrons And Biomolecules

  • X-ray and Neutron Solution Scattering. Perkins, S.J. In Modern Physical Methods in Biochemistry, Part B. Chapter 6. Elsevier. (1988).  -  {A comprehensive article with much useful data.}
  • High Flux X-ray and Neutron Solution Scattering. Perkins, S.J. In Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 22. Jones, C., Mulloy, B. & Thomas, A.H. (editors). Humana Press. (1994).  -  {A short introductory article on what SAXS and SANS can do for molecular biologists. Includes practical tips!}

      Neutrons And Colloids

  • Small Angle Neutron Scattering. Ottewill, R.H. In Colloidal Dispersions. Goodwin, J.W. (editor). Special Publication No. 43. Royal Society of Chemistry. (1982).  -  {A short, eminently readable, introductory account of how SANS may be used to study colloidal dispersions. Also see the later chapter on concentrated dispersions by the same author.}
  • Foundations in Colloid Science. Hunter, R.J. Volume 2. Clarendon Press. (1989).
  • Neutron, X-ray and Light Scattering. Lindner, P. & Zemb, Th. (editors). Holland. (1991).  -  {Proceedings of the European Workshop on Neutron, X-ray and Light Scattering as an Investigative Tool in Colloidal and Polymeric Systems, held in Bombannes, France, 1990}
  • Using SANS to Study Adsorbed Layers in Colloidal Dispersions. King, S.M., Griffiths, P.C. & Cosgrove, T. In Applications of Neutron Scattering to Soft Condensed Matter. Chapter 4. Gabrys, B.J. (editor). Gordon & Breach. (2000).

      Neutrons And Polymers

  • Polymers and Neutron Scattering. Higgins, J.S. & Benoit, H.C. Oxford Series on Neutron Scattering in Condensed Matter, Volume 8. Clarendon Press. (1994).  -  {A comprehensive text covering all aspects of neutron scattering from polymers. Highly recommended}
  • Small-angle Neutron Scattering. King, S.M. In Modern Techniques for Polymer Characterisation. Chapter 7. Pethrick, R.A. & Dawkins, J.V. (editors). Wiley. (1999).  -  {A 'how to' guide to conducting and analysing SANS experiments on polymeric systems, but which is sufficiently generic for more widespread application. Highly recommended}

Papers

      Neutrons And Polymers

  • Recent Developments in Polymer Applications of Small Angle Neutron, X‑ray and Light Scattering. Higgins, J.S. & Stein, R.S. J. Appl. Cryst. 11, 346 (1978).  -  {A little dated now, but still a useful review with 272 references}
  • Neutron Scattering and Amorphous Polymers. Maconnachie, A. & Richards, R.W. Polymer 19, 739 (1978).  -  {Also a little dated now, but nonetheless a useful review of how different neutron scattering techniques can be used to investigate the structure and dynamics of polymers in the bulk. Approximately half of the article is devoted to scattering theory, instrumentation and experimental techniques. 116 references}
  • Small Angle Neutron Scattering Studies of Polymers: Selected Aspects. Richards, R.W. J. Macromol. Sci. - Chem. A26, 787 (1989).  -  {A readable overview of the application of SANS to the study of multiphase polymer systems - unfortunately let down by some typographical errors}
  • Looking at Polymers with Neutrons. Arrighi, V., Fernandez, M.L. & Higgins, J.S. Sci. Prog. 77, 71 (1993/94). {A short introductory article on how neutron scattering can be used to study the structure and dynamics of polymers in solution and in the melt. Suitable for graduates}

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