Dynamically polarized sample for neutron scattering at the spallation neutron source

Josh Pierce, Don Crabb, J. K. Zhao

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Abstract

The recently constructed Spallation Neutron Source at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is quickly becoming the world's leader in neutron scattering sciences. In addition to the world's most intense pulsed neutron source, we are continuously constructing state of the art neutron scattering instruments as well as sample environments to address today and tomorrow's challenges in materials research. The Dynamically Polarized Sample project at the SNS is aimed at taking maximum advantage of polarized neutron scattering from polarized samples, especially biological samples that are abundant in hydrogen. Polarized neutron scattering will allow us drastically increase the signal to noise ratio in experiments such as neutron protein crystallography. The DPS project is near completion and all key components have been tested. Here we report the current status of the project.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpin Physics
Subtitle of host publication18th International Spin Physics Symposium
EditorsXiaochao Zheng, Yelena Prok, Matt Poelker, Donald G. Crabb, Simonetta Liuti, Donal B. Day
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
Pages872-875
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9780735406865
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 4 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event18th International Spin Physics Symposium 2008 - Charlottesville, United States
Duration: Oct 6 2008Oct 11 2008

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1149
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference18th International Spin Physics Symposium 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCharlottesville
Period10/6/0810/11/08

Funding

SNS is managed by UT-Battelle, LLC, under contract DE-AC05-00OR22725 for the U.S. Department of Energy.

FundersFunder number
U.S. Department of Energy

    Keywords

    • Neutron diffraction
    • Neutron scattering
    • Polarized target

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