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An Introduction to Neutron Scattering - Spallation Neutron Source

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Components of <strong>Neutron</strong> <strong>Scattering</strong> Instruments<br />

• Monochroma<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

– Monochromate or analyze the energy of a neutron beam using Bragg’s law<br />

• Collima<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

– Define the direction of travel of the neutron<br />

• Guides<br />

– Allow neutrons <strong>to</strong> travel large distances without suffering intensity loss<br />

• Detec<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

– <strong>Neutron</strong> is absorbed by 3 He and gas ionization caused by recoiling particles<br />

is detected<br />

• Choppers<br />

– Define a short pulse or pick out a small band of neutron energies<br />

• Spin turn coils<br />

– Manipulate the neutron spin using Lamor precession<br />

• Shielding<br />

– Minimize background and radiation exposure <strong>to</strong> users

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