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An Introduction to Neutron Scattering - Spallation Neutron Source

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<strong>Neutron</strong> Spin Echo (NSE) uses Larmor Precession <strong>to</strong><br />

“Code” <strong>Neutron</strong> Velocities<br />

• A neutron spin precesses at the Larmor frequency in a<br />

magnetic field, B. ω L = γB<br />

• The <strong>to</strong>tal precession angle of the spin, φ, depends on the time<br />

the neutron spends in the field<br />

σ d r r<br />

H,<br />

φ = ω t = γBd<br />

L<br />

/<br />

v<br />

B<br />

<strong>Neutron</strong> velocity, v<br />

1<br />

Number of turns = . B[ Gauss].<br />

d[<br />

cm].<br />

λ[<br />

<strong>An</strong>gstroms]<br />

135.65<br />

The precession angle φ is a measure of the neutron’s speed v

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