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European Workshop on Neutron Optics NOP '075 - 7 March 2007
Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland
Monte-Carlo simulationof phase space transformation
of ultra-cold neutrons
G. Zsigmond, S. Mayer, P. AllenspachPaul Scherrer Institut and Atominstitut der Österreichischen Universitäten
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Outline
Motivation of the project
Phase space transformation of ultra-cold neutrons• What is a PST ?• Monochromatic cold neutrons from UCN
UCN input for PST: • The UCN-Source at PSI• The PF2 beam-line at ILL
Most recent MC simulations on PST of UCN
Outlook
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Motivation of the PST of UCN project
Examine “moving” optics: phase space transformation
In particular: phase space transformation of UCN into monochromatic cold neutrons using the high phase space density of UCN.
The planned experiment is a „proof of principle“-experiment.
The experiment should deliver results about transformation efficiency (i.e. loss mechanisms) and beam properties as function of PST parameters.
The validation of the MC-simulations (VITESS) will be of high value for the planning of future PST.
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Phase space transformation of ultra-cold neutrons
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Q /2=π/d
Phase space transformer (PST)
Most recent: W. Henggeler et al, Journal of Neutron Research, 13 (2005) 251
Phase space transformation: d3k → d3k’
Doppler-Shifter; Magnetic or Gravity: ΔE[neV] = 60×ΔB[T] = 100×Δh[m]
Moving mosaic crystals in view of a gain in spectral density were first studied for neutron backscattering instruments - IN16B, HFBS, RSSM
Schelten et al. 1984
no acceleration
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Phase space transformer for UCN
Idea: Use with UCN?
Sharp energy distribution of the UCNs Doppler-shifted towards cold neutron energies gives highly monochromatic cold or very cold neutrons.
New generation superthermal UCN sources + PST
Recent: M. Boehm et al, Journal of Neutron Research, 13 (2005) 241-250
acceleration
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T2=50 K
T1=293.6 K
T3=25 K
Gain factors from PST (H. Rauch et al.)
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222 /)( TUCN vvvUCN ev
vGain −−=
Gai
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v (= 3956/λ[Å]) ≅ 2vPST [m/s]
Tmod.eff = 1 meV/k = 11.6 K Tmod.eff = 2 meV/k = 23.2 K Tmod.eff = 0.5 meV/k = 5.8 K
Gain factor of an ideal PST relative to the (very-)cold flux of the same SD2 moderator used for UCN (6 m/s) production
gain
Flux gain factors from PST (transport)
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Phase space transformer for UCN
previous fig. simplified to ki ≈ 0
kf = Q = 2π / d Analyzer
(PST crystal)
Fast rotating arm version (N=1)
vPST [m/s] ≈ 1978.0 / d-spacing [Å] / cosαworking condition
UCN guide
30ºDetector
Collimator
Vacuum chamber
Analyzer armsdepending on αof the PST
cold neutrons, VCNλ ≈ d-spacing
α
PST crystal
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UCN input for PST: UCN-PSI and PF2 at ILL
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MCUCN(VITESS)
MC simulation of a Ø70mmaperture after UCN guide
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 4000
1x106
2x106
3x106
4x106
5x106
6x106
coun
t-rat
e /
UC
N/s
exit time / s
Time average:
1.5×106 UCN/s
3.8×104 UCN/s/cm2
Input flux from the PSI-UCN
A new pulsed SD2 UCN source is under construction at PSIucn.web.psi.ch
UCN input for PST after end of 2008 (PSI-UCN starts operation)
Ni
DLC
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Input flux from the UCN guide PF2
End of 2007 a test experiment at ILL on the PF2 beamlineResearch Proposal submitted for cycle 149. (30/10/2007-19/12/2007)
Beam characteristics:
1600 UCN/s/cm2
for vz < 7 m/s
MC simulation of wavelength distribution
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Most recent results on PST of UCN
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Intercalated graphite crystals
Recent: C.E.H. Mattoni et al. Physica B 344 (2004) 343
proof of principle experiment
Spin tests follow soon
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Recent MC simulations of PST / 1
R = 30 cm R = 3000 cm
Check negative effect of the velocity gradient: v(r) = ω r☞ find ways do diminish it ,
R parameter as a measure of deviation from ideal (linear) PST
Positions of Bragg reflections
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Recent MC simulations of PST / 2
Check effect of the offset from backscattering (α)☞ we need to work at larger α
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Recent MC simulations of PST / 3
Check initial velocity distribution of the reflected neutrons☞For higher tilt angles the neutrons have to be faster in order to fulfill
the Bragg law.Bragg
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Outlook
• Learning about moving optics: The PST experiment will deliver results about transformation efficiency and beam properties as function of PST parameters and these can be used to validate the MC simulations.
• Work in progress:More sophisticated rotational systems will be simulated. The simulations of the simple system will be used as reference.
• Test „proof of principle“ experiment at ILL on the PF2 beamlineResearch Proposal submitted for cycle 149.