ESS publishes description of planned science instruments
The European Spallation Source (ESS) has published a description of its 15 planned neutron science instruments in a peer-reviewed journal. The publication consolidates nearly a decade of development work.
Lund, Sweden – The European Spallation Source (ESS) has published an article in the scientific journal Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research detailing its initial suite of 15 neutron science instruments. This publication represents the culmination of nearly a decade of research and development by scientists and engineers across Europe.
ESS, under construction to become the world's most powerful neutron source, will provide instruments for a wide range of scientific disciplines. These include life sciences, soft condensed matter, materials chemistry, energy research, magnetism and superconductivity, engineering, geo-sciences, archaeology, and heritage conservation.
The article outlines how ESS's instruments are designed to enable new scientific discoveries in fields where current capabilities are reaching their limits. Ken Andersen, curator of the paper and former Head of Neutron Instruments at ESS, stated that the instruments will equip researchers to push the boundaries of neutron science.
Andrew Jackson, Acting Head of Neutron Instruments at ESS and a co-author, mentioned that each instrument is predicted to deliver world-class performance even before ESS reaches its full operational power of 5 MW. The publication is considered significant for the global neutron science community and is expected to serve as a key reference for years to come.