A comparative analysis of neutron polarizers of three types (bender, S-shaped bender and wedge-shaped polarizer) most suitable for operating on small-angle diffractometers is carried out. A wedge-shaped polarizer is shown to be preferable for a small-angle diffractometer. With the specified parameters of the working area (a polarizing supermirror), the geometric parameters of the polarizer are determined, which are optimal for a small-angle instrument.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1272-1280
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Surface Investigation
Volume11
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2017

    Research areas

  • Monte Carlo method, numerical simulation, polarizing supermirror, small-angle neutron scattering, wedge-shaped polarizer

    Scopus subject areas

  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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