In a remarkable achievement, the Chinese mainland's first neutron total-scattering spectrometer, the multi-physics spectrometer, has successfully wrapped up more than 300 user experiments in just three years since its launch. This milestone was announced by the Institute of High Energy Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Jointly developed by the China Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan University of Technology, and City University of Hong Kong, the multi-physics spectrometer has become a pivotal research platform. It spans various disciplines, including batteries and energy, chemistry and environment, alloy materials, rare earth, and magnetic materials. These areas are critical for advancing materials science, physics, chemistry, and environmental studies.
A significant highlight of this project is the development of the first domestically produced position-sensitive helium triple-tube detector. This breakthrough technology has been successfully implemented in engineering applications, laying a solid foundation for the independent advancement of spectrometer detectors in the future.
The multi-physics spectrometer not only supports cutting-edge research across universities and research institutes but also aids enterprises, particularly those in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Its role as a demonstration and leading-edge tool underscores its irreplaceable position in fostering technological development and innovation.
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China's multi-physics spectrometer completes over 300 user experiments
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