European Spallation Source receives first neutron detectors
The European Spallation Source (ESS) has received the first key components for the LOKI instrument's neutron detection system. The parts were delivered by UK partner Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and are ready for installation at the research facility.
The European Spallation Source (ESS) has received all critical components for the LOKI instrument's neutron detection system. Delivered by UK in-kind partner Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the parts are now ready for installation at the research facility in Lund, Sweden.
LOKI (Laue Objectivity in Kinematics) is set to be one of the first 15 instruments at ESS to be equipped with a neutron detection system. The instrument is designed to provide insights into soft materials using Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS).
The installation of the LOKI detectors will proceed in four phases. The initial mechanical installation involves positioning rails and platforms. This will be followed by the mounting of main frames and detector modules, more advanced system installations, and finally, wiring and integration with external patch panels.
The delivery and upcoming installation of these detectors mark a significant step in the construction of ESS. Once operational, the detectors will be crucial for collecting data on neutron interactions with sample materials. This data will then be processed and made analyzable for the scientific community by the ESS Data Management & Software Centre (DMSC).