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Spin echo small-angle neutron scattering using superconducting magnetic Wollaston prisms
Fumiaki Funama1, Caitlyn M Wolf2, Katie Weigandt2
1Neutron Technologies Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, USA.
Abstract:
We show the implementation of superconducting magnetic Wollaston prisms for spin echo small-angle neutron scattering. Two calibration methods for the spin echo length are presented: one utilizing spin echo modulated small-angle neutron scattering and the other based on the neutron refraction by quartz wedge crystals. Our experimental results with polystyrene nano-particle colloids showcase the system's efficacy in measuring both dilute and concentrated colloidal systems. Additionally, investigations into the pore diameter and pitch of a nano-porous alumina membrane demonstrate its capability in analyzing nano-porous materials. Furthermore, we discuss potential optimizations to further extend the accessible spin echo length.

