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Instrument developments Overall, the main priority in 2019 was given to the instruments that ‘view’ the cold source. The Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) instrument underwent significant detector maintenance programme and the neutron reflectometer (ROG) is undergoing a major upgrade to prepare it for optimal use. The Neutron Depth Profile (NDP) instrument is also being prepared for cold neutron operation with the ordering of a new neutron guide and the design of a new position. The Spin-Echo SANS (SESANS) instrument is being prepared for movement to another beamline to make room for cold neutron imaging that is under design as well. Connected to the operation of these instruments, two persons were hired on instrument scientist/assistant professor (tenure track) positions. They will be responsible for the daily running of the SANS and ROG instruments. For the irradiation facilities, we have officially started to create a second flexible irradiation facility (FlexBeFa) with a pneumatic station.
Annual OYSTER report 2019 | Reactor Institute Delft
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