Data Production (WP2)
WP2 • DATA • NEUTRON INSTRUMENTATION
The main objective of WP2 “Data Production” is to address the scientific requirements defined by the community in WP1 “Science” by providing a complete instrumental suite based on time-of-flight neutron scattering techniques.
This instrumental suite must be versatile and enable the investigation of both the structure and dynamics of matter.
Main Requirements
WP2 “Data Production” focuses on several major deliverables designed to ensure the scientific and technical performance of the facility.
Instrument Suite
Design, construction and commissioning of a neutron scattering instrument suite optimized to meet scientific requirements.
Sample Environment
Provide cryostats, magnets, pressure systems and polarization devices.
Laboratories & Characterization
Provide facilities for sample preparation and characterization.
Data Acquisition
Generate, store and secure experimental data.
Data Reduction
Develop tools enabling the extraction of physical parameters from experimental data.
Scientific Analysis
Implement software solutions for neutron data analysis.
Scientific Information Provided by the Instruments
The instruments will provide essential information on the structure, dynamics and physical properties of materials.
Crystal and Magnetic Structures
Determination of atomic arrangements and magnetic moments.
Mesoscopic Structures
Analysis of structures at intermediate length scales, including shapes and dimensions.
Molecular Organization
Investigation of complex molecular systems.
Excitations and Vibrations
Analysis of collective atomic and magnetic motions.
Strains and Textures
Study of internal mechanical properties and material textures.
Instrument Portfolio
Overview of the instruments and their adaptation to scientific requirements.
Diffraction
Determination of atomic and magnetic structures.
Small-Angle Scattering & Reflectometry
Investigation of large-scale and interfacial structures.
Spectroscopy
Analysis of excitations, vibrations and material dynamics.
Imaging & Gamma Activation Analysis
Investigation of material composition and spatial distribution.
Time-of-flight neutron scattering provides high experimental flexibility. Instrument parameters can be precisely adjusted to optimize each experiment.
Figure: possible implementation of a diffraction instrument including infrastructure and radiation protection systems.