The Residual-stress Diffractometer for the Australian Replacement Research Reactor

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Kirstein, O.

Affiliations: Bragg Institute, Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation, New Illawara Road, Lucas Heights, PMB 1 Menai 2234, NSW, Australia

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Abstract: The new Australian replacement research reactor will become operational in 2006. Amongst the first suite of eight instruments accessible to international users is a diffractometer dedicated to stress-related problems of the scientific community and industry. The basic features and criteria of the instrumental design are presented. The study shows that the instrument will belong to the best instruments world-wide especially designed for these kinds of problems.

Keywords: Instrumentation, Neutron diffraction, Residual stress, Constant-wavelength, Acceptance diagrams

DOI: 10.1080/10238160410001726756

Journal: Journal of Neutron Research, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 283-287, 2003