Operating principle: neutrons with a defined illustrative energy are guided, pulsed, collimated, scattered by a sample and counted by a position-sensitive detector array.
Textbook de Broglie: λ = h / √(2mₙE). Here E is kinetic energy in joules. Non-relativistic regime only.
Textbook Bragg law: nλ = 2d sinθ, with n = 1, and detector scattering angle 2θ.
Textbook momentum transfer: Q = 4πsinθ / λ, in reciprocal ångströms.
Independent check: E = ½mₙv² is computed from independently derived speed and compared with the selected energy.
Genuine features: neutron guides, rotor choppers, vacuum lines, collimation, sample positioning and position-sensitive detection are established instrument concepts.
Engineering-inspired reconstruction: geometry, panel placement, controls and frame details are original fictional design choices.
Simplified educational representation: detector pixels, Bragg-angle beam path, rotor aperture timing and sample crystal are not instrument-calibrated or scientifically validated simulation outputs.
Speculative elements: custom integrated styling and fictional service layout have no asserted counterpart in an operating facility.
Illustrative design, not affiliated with any real institution or manufacturer.