IMR-MIP:Advanced Neutron Spin Manipulation Technology

材料研究部的这一奖项支持印第安纳大学设计和进行先进极化中子仪器所需的四种不同类型的中子自旋操纵装置的研究和开发。大部分设计都是基于与中子相互作用的磁场的计算机模拟。主要研究人员将建造部分原型，并在印第安纳大学的低能中子源(LENS)使用极化中子对其进行测试，以降低后续建造活动的技术风险。这些设备将导致科学生产率的质和量的提高，在国家现有的或计划中的至少六台光谱仪上--S主要的中子源。这项提议的更广泛影响包括为美国国家中子设施的所有用户提供中子散射能力，使他们能够获得目前无法获取的科学信息。该项目提供了培训几名学生的机会，这些学生将为下一代中子仪器的设计、建造和使用做出贡献。

This award from the Division of Materials Research provides support to Indiana University to design and conduct research and development on four different types of neutron spin manipulation devices that are required for advanced polarized neutron instrumentation. Most of the design is based on computer simulation of magnetic fields which interact with the neutrons. The principal investigators will construct partial prototypes and test them using polarized neutrons at the Low Energy Neutron Source (LENS) at Indiana University to reduce technical risk for follow-on construction activities. The equipment will result in qualitative and quantitative increases in scientific productivity, on at least six existing or planned spectrometers at the country?s major neutron sources. The broader impact of this proposal consists of providing neutron scattering capabilities that will be available to all users of U.S. national neutron facilities allowing them to obtain scientific information that is currently inaccessible. The project provides opportunity for training of several students who will contribute to the design, construction, and utilization of next generation instruments for neutrons.