Title :
Holographic gratings for cold neutron optics
Author :
Fally, M. ; Klepp, J. ; Pruner, C. ; Tomita, Y. ; Eckerlebe, H. ; Kohlbrecher, J. ; Rupp, R.A.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Phys., Univ. of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Abstract :
We discuss the applicability of holographically patterned polymers, polymer dispersed liquid crystals, and nano-particle-polymer composites as optical elements for cold neutrons. Requirements concerning the spacing, thickness or strength of the grating for certain types of neutron optical elements, e.g., 2-port or 3-port beamsplitters, are discussed in the framework of a rigorous coupled-wave analysis. Finally, a roadmap to neutron mirrors, e.g., for interferometers, is drawn.
Keywords :
holographic gratings; neutrons; particle optics; cold neutron optics; coupled wave analysis; holographic gratings; holographically patterned polymer; nanoparticle polymer composite; polymer dispersed liquid crystal; Diffraction; Diffraction gratings; Gratings; Neutrons; Plastics; Reflectivity; Scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Information Photonics (IP), 2011 ICO International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, ON
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-315-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICO-IP.2011.5953716
