EPJ Web of Conferences (Jan 2023)

The High Brilliance neutron Source (HBS): A project for a next generation neutron research facility

  • Brückel Thomas,
  • Gutberlet Thomas,
  • Baggemann Johannes,
  • Chen Junyang,
  • Claudio-Weber Tania,
  • Ding Qi,
  • El-Barbari Monia,
  • Li Jingjing,
  • Lieutenant Klaus,
  • Mauerhofer Eric,
  • Rücker Ulrich,
  • Schmidt Norberto,
  • Schwab Alexander,
  • Voigt Jörg,
  • Zakalek Paul,
  • Bessler Yannick,
  • Hanslik Romuald,
  • Achten Richard,
  • Löchte Fynn,
  • Strothmann Mathias,
  • Felden Olaf,
  • Gebel Ralf,
  • Lehrach Andreas,
  • Rimmler Marius,
  • Podlech Holger,
  • Meusel Oliver,
  • Ott Frédéric,
  • Menelle Alain,
  • Paulin Mariano Andrés

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202328602003
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 286
p. 02003

Abstract

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The High Brilliance neutron Source (HBS) is a project for a next generation neutron research facility, based on new concepts and recent technological advancements. As elementary processes it uses neither fission nor spallation, but instead low energy nuclear reactions in a very compact Target-ModeratorReflector (TMR) assembly. Our facility design results in very efficient production of neutron beams with high brightness. Key features of HBS are: (i) very competitive instrument performance, (ii) comparatively low construction and operation costs, (iii) resilience, (iv) sustainability, (v) flexibility, (vi) accessibility and (vii) scalability. Here we present the basic layout of the facility, elaborate on the mentioned key features and report on the commissioning of a small test setup.