Journal Article

FZJ-2016-05179

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Utschick, C. ; Skoulatos, M. (Corresponding author) ; Schneidewind, A.FZJ* ; Böni, P.

2016
North-Holland Publ. Co. Amsterdam

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1016/j.nima.2016.08.060

Abstract: The cold-neutron triple-axis spectrometer PANDA at the neutron source FRM II has been serving an international user community studying condensed matter physics problems. We report on a new setup, improving the signal-to-noise ratio for small samples and pressure cell setups. Analytical and numerical Monte Carlo methods are used for the optimization of elliptic and parabolic focusing guides. They are placed between the monochromator and sample positions, and the flux at the sample is compared to the one achieved by standard monochromator focusing techniques. A 25 times smaller spot size is achieved, associated with a factor of 2 increased intensity, within the same divergence limits, ±2°±2°. This optional neutron focusing guide shall establish a top-class spectrometer for studying novel exotic properties of matter in combination with more stringent sample environment conditions such as extreme pressures associated with small sample sizes.

Keyword(s): Instrument and Method Development (1st) ; Instrument and Method Development (2nd)

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. JCNS-FRM-II (JCNS (München) ; Jülich Centre for Neutron Science JCNS (München) ; JCNS-FRM-II)
2. Streumethoden (JCNS-2)

Research Program(s):

1. 6G15 - FRM II / MLZ (POF3-6G15) (POF3-6G15)
2. 6G4 - Jülich Centre for Neutron Research (JCNS) (POF3-623) (POF3-623)

Experiment(s):

1. PANDA: Cold three axes spectrometer (SR2)

Appears in the scientific report 2016

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