High flux neutron imaging for highly dynamic and time resolved non-destructive testing

This thesis describes the development of a facility for neutron radiography and tomography, Neutrograph, at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), the carrying out of experiments and the development of new measurement and evaluation methods. The special feature of Neutrograph is it's outstanding intensity together with a moderate collimation. These properties allow the investigation of dynamic processes with an excellent time resolution and the transmittance through strongly absorbing and bulky materials. A totally new spectrum of scientific and engineering applications could be developed. Among the experiments are investigations of heat exchangers and combustion engines, parts from aircrafts, fossils and historical heritage. (Orig.)