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Modern Trends in Neutron Scattering Instrument Technologies

Ehlers, Georg·Crow, Morris L.·Diawara, Yacouba·Gallmeier, Franz X.·Geng, Xiaosong·Granroth, Garrett E.·Gregory, Raymond D.·Islam, Fahima F.·Knudson, Robert O.·Li, Fankang·Loyd, Matthew S.·Vacaliuc, Bogdan
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This article reviews some current trends that can be observed in the development of neutron scattering instrument technologies. While the number of neutron scattering facilities worldwide and the number of beam days they offer are largely stable, their scientific impact is increasing through improving instrumental capabilities, new and more versatile instruments, and more efficient data collection protocols. Neutron beams are becoming smaller but more intense, and instruments are being designed to utilize more ‘useful’ neutrons in unit time. This article picks and discusses a few recent developments in the areas of integrated source and instrument design, use of computational tools, new detectors, and experiment automation.

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Ehlers, Georg, Crow, Morris L., Diawara, Yacouba, Gallmeier, Franz X., Geng, Xiaosong, Granroth, Garrett E., Gregory, Raymond D., Islam, Fahima F., Knudson, Robert O., Li, Fankang, Loyd, Matthew S., Vacaliuc, Bogdan. 2022-07-29. Modern Trends in Neutron Scattering Instrument Technologies. https://doi.org/10.3390/instruments6030022

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