Monte carlo simulations of resolution functions and scan profiles for neutron three-axis spectrometers

Journal of Neutron Research

Volumn 6, Issue 1-3, 1997, Pages 125-133

  Saroun J ^a   Kulda, J ^b  

^a NUCLEAR PHYSICS INSTITUTE   (Czech Republic)

^b INSTITUT LAUE LANGEVIN   (France)

Author keywords

Monte carlo simulations; Phonons; Resolution function; Triple axis spectrometers

Indexed keywords

EID: 85013574430     PISSN: 10238166     EISSN: 14772655     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10238169708200102     Document Type: Article

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