Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF) at the Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex II: Neutron Scattering Instruments

[摘要] The neutron instruments suite, installed at the spallation neutron source of the Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF) at the Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex (J-PARC), is reviewed. MLF has 23 neutron beam ports and 21 instruments are in operation for user programs or are under commissioning. A unique and challenging instrumental suite in MLF has been realized via combination of a high-performance neutron source, optimized for neutron scattering, and unique instruments using cutting-edge technologies. All instruments are/will serve in world-leading investigations in a broad range of fields, from fundamental physics to industrial applications. In this review, overviews, characteristic features, and typical applications of the individual instruments are mentioned.

[学科分类] 电子、光学、磁材料

[关键词] J-PARC;neutron instruments;inelastic neutron scattering;quasielastic neutron scattering;neutron diffraction;neutron reflectometry;small angle neutron scattering;total neutron scattering;prompt gamma-ray analysis;neutron cross section measurement;neutron imaging