Published September 21, 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Polarized neutron imaging using helium-3 cells and a polychromatic beam

  • 1. University of Salford, Salford M5 4WT (United Kingdom)
  • 2. Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy, D-14109 Berlin (Germany)
  • 3. Institut Laue-Langevin (France)
  • 4. Technische Universitaet Wien (Austria)

Description

We present the use of helium-3 spin filters for polarized neutron imaging of magnetic phenomena. These polarization devices allow improvements in both spatial (factor of 2-3) and temporal (factor of ∼5) resolution compared with previously used solid-state benders. This set-up has been used to visualize small-scale magnetic features in an Fe65.7Co18Si0.8B15.5 foil with a thickness of 21-22 μm and a saturation magnetization of 1.7 T, and trapped magnetic flux in a superconducting lead cylinder.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2011.02.013

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.nima.2011.02.013;
PII
S0168-9002(11)00291-9;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment
Journal Volume
651
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 140-144
ISSN
0168-9002
CODEN
NIMAER

Conference

Title
9. world conference on neutron radiography (The Big-5 on Neutron Radiography)
Acronym
WCNR-9
Dates
3-8 Oct 2010
Place
Kwa Maritane (South Africa)

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