In a remarkable achievement for China’s scientific community, the nation’s first neutron total-scattering spectrometer—the multi-physics spectrometer—has completed over 300 user experiments in the past three years since it was put into operation. This groundbreaking instrument, jointly built by the China Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan University of Technology, and City University of Hong Kong, has become a cornerstone in various fields of research.
The multi-physics spectrometer serves as a versatile research platform in materials science, physics, chemistry, and environmental studies. Its applications span a wide range of areas including batteries and energy storage, chemical processes, environmental science, alloy materials, rare earth elements, and magnetic materials, among others. By facilitating advanced experimentation, it supports both fundamental research and technological innovation.
Significant technological breakthroughs were achieved during the development of the multi-physics spectrometer. Notably, the successful creation and engineering application of the first domestically produced position-sensitive helium triple-tube detector marked a pivotal advancement. This innovation laid a solid foundation for the subsequent independent development of spectrometer detectors in China, enhancing the country’s capabilities in high-precision instrumentation.
The spectrometer plays an irreplaceable role in supporting cutting-edge research and technological development for universities, research institutes, and enterprises, including those in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. By providing state-of-the-art facilities, it fosters collaboration and accelerates progress across various scientific disciplines, positioning China at the forefront of neutron scattering research.
As the multi-physics spectrometer continues to enable groundbreaking experiments, it exemplifies China’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and technological prowess. Its success not only propels domestic research but also offers valuable insights to the global scientific community.
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China's multi-physics spectrometer completes over 300 user experiments
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