Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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The Department of Energy is seeking proposals for neutron mirrors and substrates for nested mirror optics, which enhance neutron scattering instruments. These optics improve signal-to-background ratios for experiments with limited sample quantities. The project involves developing individual neutron mirror segments and silicon wafer substrates for evaluation. Proposals are due by November 13, 2025.
Neutron Mirrors and Substrates for Nested Mirror Optics
ORNL is developing nested mirror optics (NMOs) to act as corrective lenses for neutron scattering instruments at both pulsed and reactor neutron sources. Nested mirror optics deliver a full optics system in a device the size of a shoebox, which means they can be easily exchanged based on the current need of an instrument. This will greatly improve the signal-to-background ratios for neutron scattering, especially for experiments involving new materials or biological samples that can only be prepared in small quantities and where samples are in constrained environments such as pressure cells or high magnetic fields. The nested mirror optics consist of several individual, neutron mirror segments mounted in a frame that holds each mirror in a specific orientation. Silicon wafer substrates without a neutron mirror coating are used for evaluation of the frame.
NEUTRON MIRRORS AND SUBSTRATES FOR NESTED MIRROR OPTICS is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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