Abstract
Modulating permanent magnet sextupole lens (PMSx) for focusing pulsed cold neutrons is under development. The synchronized modulation of its field gradient suppresses the chromatic aberration which arises from the Time Of Flight method. The strength of the magnetic field, the torque, and the rise of temperature during its operation are studied on a fabricated prototype. Experiments on focusing pulsed very cold neutrons (VCN) at ILL (Institute of Laue Langevin, France) were carried out and VCN with around λ=40 Å were focused by the PMSx at a focal length of about 0.5 m. The experimental results are presented in conjunction with the principle of the neutron focusing and the modulating method of the focal strength of permanent magnet lens with the double ring structure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2646-2651 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Physica B: Condensed Matter |
Volume | 404 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Sep 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Focusing
- Permanent magnet sextupole lens
- Pulse
- SANS
- Very cold neutrons
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering