Monte Carlo simulations as a part of the configuration for neutron instruments

P. Andersen, K. Lefmann, L.T. Kuhn, P. Willendrup, E. Farhi

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    Abstract

    We demonstrate the use of simulations in the process of determiningthe optimal instrument setup by virtual experiments usingthe simulation package McStas. The focus of the analysis is the optimization of the multi-blade analyzer present at the RITA-II spectrometer at PSI for a test experiment with powder diffraction. The agreement in resolution and signal-to-background ratio between measurements and simulations shows the validity of the approach. For a sample with broadened Bragg peaks, the optimal instrument configuration could be established only on careful consideration. This shows that in general instrument simulations are approaching a state where they can assist users in selectingthe optimal configuration and possibly demonstrate the feasibility of their experiments prior to allocated beamtime. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalPhysica B: Condensed Matter
    Volume350
    Issue numberSuppl. 1
    Pages (from-to)e721-e724
    ISSN0921-4526
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2004
    Event3rd European Conference on Neutron Scattering - Montpellier, France
    Duration: 3 Sept 20036 Sept 2003
    Conference number: 3

    Conference

    Conference3rd European Conference on Neutron Scattering
    Number3
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityMontpellier
    Period03/09/200306/09/2003

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