Analysis of multibeam data for neutron reflectivity

We offer mathematical proof that multiple-beam neutron reflectivity, corresponding to simultaneous collection of data at multiple angles (wavevector transfers) does not perform better, errorwise for counting noise, than single-beam data collection for the same total number of reflected neutrons-and...

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Veröffentlicht in:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids. - 1992. - 25(2009), 7 vom: 07. Apr., Seite 4145-53
1. Verfasser: Berk, N F (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Majkrzak, C F
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2009
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids
Schlagworte:Journal Article
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