Small angle scattering: instrumentation and applications to study various materials at the nanoscale

Small Angle Scattering (SAS) technique is a powerful unique tool to study various materials. The method provides structural information on condensed phases of different nature at resolution level ranging from about 1 to about hundreds of nanometers. Both, X-rays and neutrons can be utilized in SAS method. Number of large facilities provides access to SAS X-rays (SAXS) and neutron (SANS) instruments. Australian Nuclear Science and technology Organization (ANSTO, Sydney, Australia) successfully operates one SANS instrument Quokka and recently commenced construction of the second SANS instrument, Bilby. The presentation will be focused on possibilities to use SAS neutron technique in applied science, in particular in biotechnology and medicine, in metal and in magnetic devices industry. The advantages and limitations of the method will be underlined. The requirements to samples preparation will be listed. The capabilities of two instruments at ANSTO, Quokka and Bilby as well as a way to get access for use of the instruments will be described