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New Pulsed Cold Neutron Beam Line for Fundamental Nuclear Physics at LANSCE
P-N Seo1, J D Bowman1, M Gericke1
1Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545, USA.
Summary
The NPDGamma collaboration built a new pulsed cold neutron beam line at LANSCE. This new beam line offers the world's highest pulsed cold neutron intensity for nuclear physics research.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear physics
- Neutron scattering
- Materials science
Background:
- The Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) is a leading facility for neutron research.
- Pulsed cold neutron sources are crucial for various scientific investigations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the construction and characteristics of a new pulsed cold neutron beam line at LANSCE.
- To present measurements of moderator brightness and guide performance.
- To establish the beam line's capability for nuclear physics research.
Main Methods:
- Construction of a new pulsed cold neutron beam line on flight path 12.
- Characterization of the neutron beam properties.
- Measurements of moderator brightness and neutron guide performance.
Main Results:
- The new beam line, designated FP12, has been successfully constructed and commissioned.
- Measurements confirm high moderator brightness and efficient guide performance.
- Flight path 12 (FP12) achieves the world's highest pulsed cold neutron intensity for nuclear physics.
Conclusions:
- The new pulsed cold neutron beam line at LANSCE significantly enhances capabilities for nuclear physics research.
- FP12 provides an unprecedented source of cold neutrons for scientific exploration.
- This advancement positions LANSCE at the forefront of pulsed cold neutron research globally.
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