CSPEC: The cold chopper spectrometer of the European Spallation Source, a detailed overview prior to commissioning

TL;DR

CSPEC is a novel cold chopper spectrometer designed for the European Spallation Source, offering advanced measurement capabilities and unique opportunities for scientific research on long pulsed spallation sources.

Contribution

This paper provides the first detailed overview of CSPEC, highlighting its design, engineering, and scientific potential before commissioning.

Findings

First cold chopper spectrometer on a long pulsed spallation source

Enhanced signal-to-noise ratio and novel measurement schemes

Comprehensive design and engineering overview

Abstract

CSPEC is the cold chopper spectrometer of the European Spallation Source (ESS) and will come on-line with the ESS beam on target. CSPEC will be the first cold chopper spectrometer on a long pulsed spallation source which provides great opportunities in terms of signal to noise and novel measuring schemes. We provide a detailed overview of the instrument, scientific design considerations and engineering requirements.