KUANS is an accelerator-driven neutron source located in the East Building, Building 5, Faculty of Science, Kyoto University.
Thermal neutrons generated in this facility are used for various experimental research and material development. Radiography (CT), evaluation of shielding materials, moderator geometry, and development of cold moderators are mainly researched in this facility.
Recently, we have started basic physics research using neutron interferometry in collaboration with RIKEN.
| Spec | |
|---|---|
| Accelerator | LINIAC |
| Accelerated particle | proton |
| Maximum acceleration energy | 3.5 MeV |
|
Average current （Maximum value in specification） |
100 μA |
| Average operating current | 30 μA |
| Pulse width | ~50 μA |
| Neutron production target | Be |
| Neutron energy | Thermal |
| Neutron intensity at production target | ~10^11 n/s |
| Thermal neutron intensity | 10^3 n/cm^2/s （Flight length 2 m） L/D < 20 |