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| <mark>Journal publication date</mark> | 11/06/2012 |
|---|---|
| <mark>Journal</mark> | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment |
| Volume | 677 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-3 |
| Publication Status | Published |
| <mark>Original language</mark> | English |
The prototype of a wavelength-sensitive neutron filter has been realized and tested successfully for the first time. The filter exploits the neutron wavelength dependence of the transparency of He-3 gas. The analysis of test results gives high wavelength resolution Delta lambda/lambda similar or equal to 0.5% over the broad wavelength range 0.2-5.2 angstrom. We propose an idea to expand the filter range in the short wavelength direction by use of a cryogenic environment, and also consider the use of media using other than He-3 gas. The proposed filter might be used in advanced reflectometers and SANS2D neutron scattering instruments. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.