1. The Multi-Blade Boron-10-based neutron detector performance using a focusing reflectometer
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Mauri, G., Apostolidis, I, Christensen, M. J., Glavic, A., Lai, Chung-Chuan, Laloni, A., Messi, F., Olsson, A. Lindh, Robinson, L., Stahn, J., Svensson, P. O., Hall-Wilton, R., Piscitelli, F., Mauri, G., Apostolidis, I, Christensen, M. J., Glavic, A., Lai, Chung-Chuan, Laloni, A., Messi, F., Olsson, A. Lindh, Robinson, L., Stahn, J., Svensson, P. O., Hall-Wilton, R., and Piscitelli, F.
- Abstract
The Multi-Blade is a Boron-10-based neutron detector designed for neutron reflectometers and developed for the two instruments (Estia and FREIA) planned for the European Spallation Source in Sweden. A demonstrator has been installed at the AMOR reflectometer at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI - Switzerland). AMOR exploits the Selene guide concept and can be considered a scaled-down demonstrator of Estia. The results of these tests are discussed. It will be shown how the characteristics of the Multi-Blade detector are features that allow the focusing reflectometry operation mode. Additionally the performance of the Multi-Blade, in terms of rate capability, exceeds current state-of-the-art technology. The improvements with respect to the previous prototypes are also highlighted; from background considerations to the linear and angular uniformity response of the detector., Funding Agencies|BrightnESS project [676548]; European Spallation Source (ESS - Sweden); Lund University (LU-Sweden)
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- 2020
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