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COLD NEUTRONS AT NIST

  • Kopetka P.A. (NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology) ;
  • Rowe J.M. (NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology) ;
  • William R.E. (NIST Center for Neutron Research National Institute of Standards and Technology)
  • Published : 2006.07.01
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Abstract

The design process for the series of cold neutron sources installed at NIST is presented, with particular emphasis on the reason for the decisions and choices made. These developments are used to illustrate some of the general principles of CNS design.

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