Innovation Proposals
Institute of Applied Problems of Physics Institute of Applied Problems of Physics
Division of Physics and Astrophysics

An acousto-chromator with controllable operation parameters for thermal neutrons

N Investment project title An acousto-chromator with controllable operation parameters for thermal neutrons
1. Sector

For material magnetic properties and nano structure study, formation of ionizing radiation and diagnosis, neutron therapy, neutron reactors, etc.

2. Project description

An acousto-monochromator on thermal neutrons has been developed, which operation parameters are: the range of energy alteration 0.03-0.2 eV, the focal distance alteration range: from -∞ to + ∞ , angular aperture 10’-30, the modulation frequency 0-20 kHz. 
The monochromator is made of a quartz single crystal where acoustic oscillations are excited. 
They have easy-to-make technology and are able to control the processes of neutron diffraction in space and time. 
The advantages: maximal intensity, controllable operation parameters, high stability in a radioactive environment

3. Project implementation period 2 – 3 years
4. Project location Institute of Applied Problems of Physics of NAS RA
5. Project overall cost (USD) 70.000
6. Required investments (USD) 62.000
7. Own funds (USD) 8.000
8. Creation of jobs At the beginning of the project At the end of the project
4-5 7-9
9. Payback period 2 - 3 years
10. Annual profitability index Non less than 30%
11. Detailed costs

The acquisition of thermal neutron source (USD 40.000)
The development and making of electromagnetic oscillation generations from 0 to 40 MHz (USD 2.000)
The modernization of equipment for crystal process and study (USD 20.000)
A quartz single crystal, in which acoustic oscillations with controllable parameters are excited, X-ray acousto-monocromator. Each costs about USD 1.000

12. Offer to investor

The possible investor is proposed to cooperate with the author’s group to make available a production live under the condition of mutual interest, which is exceptional by its competitiveness, extremely simple construction, production low cost and a wide range of practical implementation: stretching from enterprises and organizations busy with the studies of materials magnetic properties and nano structure, archeology and condensed state physics, as well as medical equipment producing enterprises.

13. Contact details

Alpic Mkrtchyan, Scientific Head of IAPP of NAS RA
E-mail: malpic {[ at ]} sci.am
Tel.:(+374 94) 262887