Optics

We provide neutron optical components for optimising neutron instruments. From monochromator and analyser crystals to converging guides, bandpass filters and polarising 3He spin-filters and supermirror devices, the ILL neutron optics lab provides the know-how and the in-house manufacturing capabilities. We develop and produce the neutron optical components required to maintain the leading role of the ILL in neutron scattering.

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How to control the mosaic

How to control the mosaic

Plastic deformation

Plastic deformation at high temperature allows single crystals to be produced with a desired mosaic spread