Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Inelastic Scattering

Inelastic scattering is a process in which a particle undergoes a collision with another particle or system, resulting in a loss of its kinetic energy. This process is especially important in the field of chemistry, as it can reveal fundamental insights into the arrangement, interaction, and properties of atoms, mol…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 97× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Inelastic scattering is a process in which a particle undergoes a collision with another particle or system, resulting in a loss of its kinetic energy. This process is especially important in the field of chemistry, as it can reveal fundamental insights into the arrangement, interaction, and properties of atoms, molecules, and materials. One of the most common applications of inelastic scattering is in studying the vibrational and rotational energies of molecules. In this technique, a beam of neutrons or other particles is directed toward the sample, and the resulting scattered particles are measured using a detector. The energy and momentum transfer of the scattering process can then be analyzed to determine the vibrational and rotational states of the molecules. Another important application of inelastic scattering is in the study of electronic excitations in materials. This technique allows scientists to probe the electronic structure of materials and gain insights into their electronic properties, such as conductivity and magnetic behavior. In addition to its applications in molecular and materials science, inelastic scattering also has important implications in nuclear physics and particle physics. It plays a crucial role in the detection and identification of subatomic particles, as well as in the study of nuclear fission and fusion reactions. Overall, the development of new methods and techniques for inelastic scattering is crucial for the advancement of materials science, chemistry, nuclear physics, and particle physics. With new developments in this field, scientists will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental properties of matter and develop new materials and technologies with unique electronic, magnetic, and mechanical properties.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 97 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Inelastic Scattering, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Annarita Del Gatto · Italy Bharat Gurale · United States Palani ELUMALAI · United Kingdom

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.