How Neutrons Are Made: Inside ORNL’s Spallation Neutron Source
January 15, 2026
The Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a world-leading accelerator-based neutron source available to researchers from around the world. Discoveries fueled by neutron scattering research at SNS help scientists answer critical scientific questions and drive countless innovations. This animation helps to explain how neutrons are made at SNS.
