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The article focuses on the use of neutron multiple diffraction (NMD) as a tool for structural studies. Multiple diffraction (MD) occurs where there is more than one reciprocal lattice point on the sphere of reflection, and it may occur intentionally or accidentally. Information on mirror symmetries in MD patterns is offered.

The article focuses on the characterization of Zr-based nuclear components which was done through time-of-flight (TOF) neutron diffraction. The importance of Zr-2.5%Nb pressure for CANDU nuclear power plants is mentioned. Characterization of this nuclear component was done after three manufacturing stages, namely extrusion, cold-rolling and autoclaving.

The article focuses on neutron diffraction studies on internal stress in type II superconductor Nb3Sn in Japan. The researchers found that stress measurements, using neutron diffraction technique, is essential to determine internal stress in superconducting wires. It also presents information on Japan's neutron diffractometers such as RESA1 and 2 at Japan Research Reactor No. 3 and TAKUMI at the Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility.

The article focuses on a diffractometer STRESS-SPEC at the German neutron source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) for use in areas of engineering and applied materials science. STRESS-SPEC has been used for several experiments such as stress measurements in weldments, non-damaging stress determination of surface treated steel specimens and non-damaging analysis of batteries. It also discusses the versatility of an engineering diffractometer in addressing engineering problems.

The article discusses the 4th Neutron Delivery Systems International Workshop (NDS) held from September 28 to 30, 2015 in Grenoble, France. Topics included the improvisation of neutron delivery system (NDS), ageing of borosilicate mirror substrate and neutrons optics investigations and estimations. The workshop featured several participants from the industrial, scientific and technical industries.

The article discusses the highlights of the French Neutron Society's (SFN) 22nd annual meeting entitled "Journées de la Diffusion Netronique" (JDN22) in the island of Oleéron in France from September 21 to 26, 2014. Topics covered include the International Year of Crystallography, and sessions on bases of diffraction, neutron sources and optics, and nuclear and magnetic structure determination from experimental neutron diffraction data.

The article discusses the highlights of the second course on Neutron Scattering Applications to Hydrogen Storage Material held at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) last September 16 to 20, 2013. Some of the lectures conducted include a rundown of materials-based storage of the hydrogen storage technology, in-situ neutron diffraction analysis practical exercises, and the Rietveld method.

Information about the International Workshop on Neutron Optics (NOP) that was held at the Conference Centre in Ismaning next to Munich in Germany on July 2-7, 2013 is presented. The discussions focused on the use of detectors to design modern instrumentation aiming to inform detector developers on the real detectors requirements for new advanced concepts of reflectometry and imaging. It also discussed the conventional methods of neutron polarization and the wide-angle polarization analysis.

The article reports on the highlights of the colloquium held in honor of Alan Hewat, former member of the Institut Laue-Langevin, held on October 26, 2012. Hewat retired after several years of contributing to the areas of neutron science, instrumentation and management. He focused on neutron powder diffraction and the structural determination of new materials. Presentations were made by Sir Brian Fender, Roland Tellgren, and Peter Fischer.

Reports on a conference on neutron scattering held in Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai, India from January 2 to 4, 2004. Topics discussed in a session on structure and dynamics in disordered system; Subjects deliberated in a session on neutron optics, interferometry, and small-angle neutron scattering; Information on a presentation about neutrons in magnetism.