System for guiding neutron to neutron scattering diffraction equipment for materials testing, has linear neutron guide that includes walls which are connected as tangent to walls of nonlinear neutron guide

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This invention describes a system for directing neutrons to neutron scattering diffraction equipment used in materials testing. It uses a combination of a nonlinear neutron guide and a linear neutron guide, with the walls of the linear section positioned as tangents to the nonlinear section, providing a smooth transition for the neutron stream.

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• Materials science research for analyzing the atomic structure of substances using neutron scattering diffraction equipment.
• Quality control in industries that require precise materials analysis (e.g., aerospace, automotive, semiconductor).
• Development and calibration of neutron scattering instruments in research facilities and nuclear laboratories.
• Enhancing neutron imaging techniques in physics and engineering research.

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• Improves the efficiency and precision of neutron delivery to neutron scattering equipment.
• Reduces neutron losses and scattering, leading to better signal quality and higher resolution measurements.
• Allows for a smooth transition between nonlinear and linear neutron guide segments, minimizing disturbance to the neutron beam.
• Promotes more reliable and repeatable results in materials characterization studies.

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The system (NS) includes a non-linear neutron guide (NL) that comprises walls (W-NL) with a varying non-linear profile which are arranged along the length (x-1) opposite to the distance (yNLx). The distance between the walls in the nonlinear neutron guide over the length, is determined by a specific relationship. The distance between the walls (W-L) in the linear neutron guide over a length (x-2), is determined by the specific relationship. The walls of the linear neutron guide are connected as a tangent to the walls of the nonlinear neutron guide.