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NIST Center for Neutron Research

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UNSHIELDED SOLENOIDS

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NAME EQUIPMENT BEAMLINE PERFORMANCE PRIMARY INSTRUMENT
Huey  
  • 3He polarizer and analyzer(s)
  • 3He polarization flipping capability (polarizer only)
  • 3He polarization: up to 85%
  • Cell change time: 1-2 days
  • Sample field magnitude: \(\leq\) 50 G, P \(\perp\) Q

MACS
Dewey
Dewey
  • 3He polarizer and analyzer(s)
  • 3He polarization flipping capability (polarizer only)
  • 3He polarization: up to 85%
  • relaxation times: up to 400 hrs
  • Cell change time: 2-4 days
  • Sample field magnitude: < 40 G, P \(\perp\) Q
  • angular coverage: 240\(^{\circ}\)

MACS

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Created May 14, 2018, Updated May 27, 2026
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