Optimization of counting time using count statistics on a diffraction beamline

The feasibility of an alternative data acquisition strategy to improve the efficiency of beam time usage with neutron strain scanner instruments is demonstrated. By performing strain measurements against set statistical criteria, rather than time, not only leads to substantially reduced sample inves...

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Published in:Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment, 2016-05, Vol.818, p.32-37
Main Authors: Marais, D., Venter, A.M., Markgraaff, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accelerators
Beams (radiation)
Counting
Diffraction
Neutron diffraction
Optimization
Real-time peak fitting
Samples
Statistics
Strain measurement
Strain scanning
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Summary:The feasibility of an alternative data acquisition strategy to improve the efficiency of beam time usage with neutron strain scanner instruments is demonstrated. By performing strain measurements against set statistical criteria, rather than time, not only leads to substantially reduced sample investigation time but also renders data of similar quality throughout.
ISSN:0168-9002
1872-9576
DOI:10.1016/j.nima.2016.02.035