Neutron Imaging and Engineering Diffraction
The Applied Materials Group (AMG) is a group within the Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging LNS, in the PSI Center for Neutron and Muon Sciences (CNM). AMG is operating 2 dedicated neutron imaging facilities and the neutron strain scanner (diffractometer) POLDI for users from scientific institutions and industry. Neutron radiography is complementary to X-ray radiography due to differences in radiation matter interaction. Neutrons interact with the atomic nucleus, whereas X-rays as electromagnetic radiation rather interact with the electrons. For strain scanning this also enables access deep into the bulk of engineering materials and geological samples. AMG also provides complementary x-ray imaging (in-situ bi-modal) and has dedicated beamtimes for imaging studies at the test beamline BOA providing an intense cold polarized neutron beam.
Facilities
| Imaging Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| NEUTRA | Radiography / tomography with thermal Maxwellian spectrum | Optional 320kV X-ray tube, NEURAP setup for highly activated samples. |
| ICON | Radiography / tomography with cold neutron spectrum | Micro-tomography, Energy selective imaging, Grating interferometry. |
| BOA | Radiography / tomography with polarized cold neutron spectrum | Micro-tomography, Energy selective imaging, Grating interferometry, Polarized neutron imaging. |
| Strain Scanning Diffractometer | ||
|---|---|---|
| POLDI | Strain Scanning | TOF diffraction with multiple pulse overlap. |
Industrial Services
Neutron imaging, strain scanning and activation for proprietary use are offered on a commercial base. Please contact the Applied Materials Group industry responsible or PSI Technology Transfer.
