Quokka and Platypus
Quokka (small-angle neutron scattering)
Quokka has now taken delivery of the final major component of the instrument - the 20 m-long collimation system from Mirrotron, Hungary. Guide installation is underway and is due to be completed in early February. Following successful site acceptance tests, we will start integration of all assembled components
Platypus (reflectometer)
Before Christmas, Platypus saw the successful installation of the pre-chopper guides, from Swiss Neutronics. These guides transport neutrons up-to and through our chopper system. Pre-commissioning tests on the communication between SICS (our instrument control server) and the chopper system are performed, and SICS is now able to control the choppers, allowing integrated control of reflectometer operations.
