The spin-echo spectrometer at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS)

M. Ohl, M. Monkenbusch, N. Arend, T. Kozielewski, G. Vehres, C. Tiemann, M. Butzek, H. Soltner, U. Giesen, R. Achten, H. Stelzer, B. Lindenau, A. Budwig, H. Kleines, M. Drochner, P. Kaemmerling, M. Wagener, R. Möller, E. B. Iverson, M. SharpD. Richter

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Abstract

A novel neutron spin-echo spectrometer with superconducting main coils enabling enclosure by a double walled μ-metal magnetic shielding chamber has been built and set into operation at the spallation neutron source in Oak Ridge. The layout of the spectrometer is described. Performance with emphasis on the superconducting main solenoids and the time-of-flight operation is described. Data on resolution, stability and first experiments are shown.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)85-99
Number of pages15
JournalNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Volume696
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 22 2012
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
Seventh Framework Programme226507

    Keywords

    • Magnetic shielding
    • Neutron spectrometer
    • Neutron spin echo (NSE)
    • Spallation neutron source (SNS)
    • Superconducting

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