On-going Development on MINT'S Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) Facility Upgrading and Related Research Activities

摘要

The TRIGA MARK II Research reactor at the Malaysian Institute for Nuclear Research (MINT) was commissioned in July 1982; next year will be its 20 year criticality. Since then various works have been performed to utilise the neutrons produced from this steady state reactor. Projects undertaken are the development and utilisation of the Neutron Radiography (MyNR) and Small Angle Neutron Scattering (MySANS) facilities. Materials research, together with traditional scientific interest in understanding matter at the atomic scale, requires detail knowledge of the arrangement and the dynamics of the atoms or molecules. To enhance Malaysian research and development in this area in particular nanoparticle and nanostructure, MINT has made a dedicated commitment to strengthen the utilising and maintaining the existing small angle neutron scattering facility to its optimal. This paper describes the recent progress of the MySANS facility and its proposed applications in materials science and technoiogy research and education. Both management and technical strategies are generally explained. In addition a future work plan is also noted.