The Virtual Neutron Experiment for TOF Neutron Reflectometer
Taisen Zuo, Haolai Tian, Yanyan Wang, Rong Du, Ming Tang, Junrong, Zhang, Fang-Wei Wang, Yuan-Bo Chen

TL;DR
This paper presents a comprehensive virtual neutron experiment framework for TOF neutron reflectometers, simulating the entire experimental process to improve data analysis and software development for neutron scattering instruments.
Contribution
It introduces a novel virtual experiment setup including simulation, modeling, and data reduction algorithms for TOF neutron reflectometers, enhancing future software development.
Findings
Reduced data closely match sample simulations
Algorithm reliability confirmed through data fitting
Smearing effects analyzed and understood
Abstract
A general virtual neutron experiment for TOF neutron reflectometer was introduced, including instrument simulation, sample modeling, detector simulation and data reduction to mimic the routine of real experimental process and data reduction. The reduced data fit quite well with the sample simulation, confirming the reliability of our algorithm and the smearing effect was analyzed. Methodology and algorithms developed in this study paves the way for the future development of data processing and data reduction software for the TOF neutron reflectometers in China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS). Details of the virtual experiment and performance of the instrument was demonstrated.
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Taxonomy
TopicsNuclear Physics and Applications · Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research · High-pressure geophysics and materials
