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Title: Nuclear Physics: The Ultracold Neutron Source

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1127473· OSTI ID:1127473
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  1. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

This report provides an overview of Ultracold neutrons (UCNs) which provide a unique tool for researchers seeking a better understanding of the fundamental particles and interactions that govern the universe. Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Ultracold Neutron Source provides those researchers with the world’s highest density source of ultracold neutrons. Ultracold

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
OSTI ID:
1127473
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-14-22440
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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