The two axis diffractometer is a step scan, single detector instrument. Stepping motors, which are now controlled by a recently installed computer, can adjust the sample, detector and monochromator settings. This instrument has recently been renovated and modified in preparation for use with polarized neutrons. The new thermal neutron reflectometer, which began operating in late 1991, provides a new capability for investigation of surfaces and interfaces. Neutron scattering research currently being conducted includes work in the areas of high temperature superconductors, colloidal particles and thermal and thermal neutron reflectometry.
Efforts are underway to develop a neutron cold source.