Neutron Radial

The radial collimator has foils angled in the horizontal plane, often assembled in a large angular range or even a 360 degrees frame.

Among our large variety of radial collimators, you will find circle collimators with more rough collimation as well as fine small-angled systems.

Many radial collimators are used inside vacuum vessels and are produced with vacuum compatible parts and coating. Several examples can be seen in our collimator catalog.

Also, we have designs for stepped radial collimation systems in which a large number of soller collimators are positioned radially around a sample.

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Technical specifications

Angular range 
Up to 360 degrees (support columns will block some angles)

Aperture size 
Customized

Angle between foils
From 0.25 degrees to several degrees

Foils
80-125 µm thick Gadolinium Oxide or Boron-10 coated PETP or Kapton Foil

Spacers
Aluminum with thickness determined by collimation requirements

Covers
Open apertures are delivered with thin protective aluminum covers

Common options
Coatings can be various alternative materials
The frame may be coated with absorbing material
Vacuum compatible parts and coatings can be furnished
Extra dense foil coatings may be furnished for lower resolution collimators to limit cross-talk.
Non-magnetic materials
Fixtures and lifting positions