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Advanced research capabilities for neutron science and technology: Neutron polarizers for neutron scattering

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/291160· OSTI ID:291160
;  [1];  [2]
  1. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (US)
  2. TRIUMF, Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada); and others
The authors describe work on the development of polarized gaseous {sup 3}He cells, which are intended for use as neutron polarizers. Laser diode arrays polarize Rb vapor in a sample cell and the {sup 3}He is polarized via collisions. They describe development and tests of such a system at LANSCE.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Management and Administration, Washington, DC (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
291160
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--98-2356; ON: DE99001127
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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