Spallasjonskilder
Spallasjonskilder, also known as spallation sources, are facilities that produce neutrons for scientific research. They function by accelerating protons to very high energies and then directing this beam onto a heavy metal target, typically made of tungsten or mercury. When the high-energy protons strike the target, they collide with the atomic nuclei, causing a process called spallation. This process effectively knocks out or "spalls" neutrons from the nuclei.
These released neutrons are then moderated, a process that slows them down to energies suitable for various
Spallasjonskilder offer distinct advantages over other neutron sources, such as nuclear reactors. They can provide pulsed