Novel concepts in neutron instrumentation

Peter Böni

doi:10.1016/S0921-4526(99)01355-1

Novel concepts in neutron instrumentation

Peter Böni

Paul Scherrer Institute

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Abstract

The most economical way to increase the neutron intensity at an instrument is an optimization of all the components that are responsible for the extraction, moderation, transport, shaping and detection of the neutron beam. Because the principal interaction of neutrons with matter is of nuclear and magnetic origin, most components rely on diffraction, reflection, and absorption of neutrons by suitable materials. Recently, major breakthroughs in the development of artificial multilayers, monochromators, and filters have improved the performance of neutron scattering instruments significantly. In this contribution we discuss recent progress in these fields and some present and future applications and trends.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	6-11
Number of pages	6
Journal	Physica B: Condensed Matter
Volume	276-278
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0921-4526(99)01355-1
State	Published - Mar 2000
Externally published	Yes
Event	2nd European Conference on Neutron Scattering (ECNS '99) - Budapest, Hung Duration: 1 Sep 1999 → 4 Sep 1999

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