Neutron spin manipulation optics: basic principles and possible applications

MRI: Basic Principles and Applications

In the second chapter and throughout the book, Dr. Gustavii identifies common problems of non-native English speakers, a topic overlooked in Day's book. Even native English writers will benefit from his clarifications and suggestions, such as avoiding the use of "respectively" and "and/or." Another strength of the book is the cogent discussion of which researchers on a project deserve authorshi...

Neutron spin manipulation devices using YBCO films

The Meissner effect in a thin-film superconductor can be used to create a sharp boundary between regions of different magnetic field and hence can be used as a component of neutron spin manipulation devices. We have developed two cryogenic neutron spin manipulation devices using single-crystal, high-Tc, YBCO films, which can be cooled without using liquid cryogens and eliminate small angle scat...

Dynamical Effects in Neutron Optics and Spin Interactions

The generation of neutron optical effects, which a r e sensitive to non-forward spin scattering in dynamical diffraction conditions, i s studied. Cases of spin-orbit and of supposed P and T violating interactions a r e considered. In the study of low-energy neutron spin interactions, the most sensitive experiments a r e based on neutron optical effects. We consider, for example, the Pviolation ...

Neutron Reflection: Principles and Examples of Applications

Neutron fibres and possible applications to NCT.

We summarize previous researches regarding neutron guides of small transverse cross-section (neutron fibres), smaller than those of the standard hollow guides and collimators employed currently. Those studies may not be widely known in the neutron capture therapy (NCT) community, but they may be interesting for it. Such neutron fibres could allow to deliver and concentrate neutron beams selecti...