Arrangement, useful for generating cold neutrons using superfluid hydrogen, comprises a tube spirally wound in a multiple turns and in at least one winding layer, through which superfluid liquid hydrogen is guided to flow

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This invention describes a spiral tube arrangement designed to generate cold neutrons by directing the flow of superfluid hydrogen through the tube. The tube is specifically engineered to withstand the unique demands of guiding superfluid hydrogen and exposure to radiation, ensuring efficient production of cold neutrons.

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• Production of cold neutrons in research reactors or spallation sources
• Neutron scattering experiments in material science and physics
• Medical isotope production that requires cold neutron sources
• Fundamental nuclear physics research
• Cryogenic systems that involve the handling of superfluid hydrogen

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• Efficient and controlled generation of cold neutrons
• Improved safety and durability due to appropriate material choices and design
• Enhanced compatibility with superfluid hydrogen and radiation environments
• Ability to integrate into existing neutron source facilities
• Potential for improved scientific results in neutron-based experiments

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Arrangement for generating cold neutrons using superfluid hydrogen, comprises a tube spirally wound in a multiple turns and in at least one winding layer, through which superfluid liquid hydrogen is guided to flow. The tube has a wall thickness of >= 1 mm and an outer diameter of >= 10 mm, where the diameter of the coil with the smallest radius of curvature is greater than twice the outer radius of the tube. The tube is made of a material which complies with the requirements for guiding superfluid hydrogen and the radiation exposure.