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The Fermi_chop2a McStas Component

14.28  The Fermi_chop2a McStas Component

SNS Fermi Chopper as used in SNS_ARCS

Identification

  • Author: Garrett Granroth

  • Origin: SNS Oak Ridge,TN

  • Date: 6 Feb 2005

Description

Models an SNS Fermi Chopper, used in the SNS_ARCS instrument model.

Input parameters

Parameters in boldface are required; the others are optional.

Name

Unit

Description

Default

len

m

slit package length

w

m

slit package width

nu

Hz

frequency

delta

sec

time from edge of chopper to center Phase angle

tc

sec

time when desired neutron is at the center of the chopper

ymin

m

Lower y bound

ymax

m

Upper y bound

nchan

1

number of channels in chopper

bw

m

blade width

blader

m

blade radius

Links

  • Component source code found in file Fermi_chop2a.comp.


Last Modified: Tuesday, 06-Oct-2026 21:19:10 CEST
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