| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9837921 | Physica B: Condensed Matter | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
We report progress in the development and application of neutron spin filters based on transmission through polarized 3He gas. Tests and application of these devices are underway at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) and the Intense Pulsed Neutron Source (IPNS). The results of application to polarization analysis for diffuse reflectometry is discussed, along with an example of the issues in choosing the flipping ratio for such applications. The status of our development of polarized gas production using both spin-exchange (SEOP) and metastability-exchange (MEOP) optical pumping will be presented. For SEOP, we currently obtain 70-75% 3He polarization in cells up to 500cm3 in volume.
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Authors
T.R. Gentile, E. Babcock, J.A. Borchers, W.C. Chen, D. Hussey, G.L. Jones, W.T. Lee, C.F. Majkzrak, K.V. O'Donovan, W.M. Snow, X. Tong, S.G.E. te Velthuis, T.G. Walker, H. Yan,