SINQ - A project for a continuous spallation neutron source

SINQ is a continuous spallation neutron source which is planned to be attached to the existing accelerator facility at SIN after its upgrading to higher currents. The overall project aims to provide the Swiss neutron user community with the facilities necessary to carry out scattering experiments in the wavelength range 1 to 10 A; that is, the neutron source itself, experimental areas, sample conditioning apparatus, sample preparation areas and scattering instruments. Construction is planned to start in 1987, with the first neutrons expected in early 1990. Total costs (excluding spectrometers) are estimated to be 26.5x106 SFr. This report describes the general design concept and the expected performance of the neutron source. (author)