3 papers
physics.ins-det2025
Ultra-cold neutron simulation framework for the free neutron lifetime experiment SPECT
Julian Auler, Utkarsh Bajpai, Martin Engler +10
The precise determination of the free neutron lifetime is of great significance in modern precision physics. This key observable is linked to the mixing of up and down quarks via t…
physics.ins-det2024
SPECT: A spin-flip loaded magnetic ultracold neutron trap for a determination of the neutron lifetime
J. Auler, M. Engler, K. Franz +13
The confinement of ultracold neutrons (UCNs) in a three dimensional magnetic field gradient trap allows for a measurement of the free neutron lifetime with superior control over sp…
physics.ins-det2024
A neutron trigger detector for pulsed reactor neutron sources
Julian Auler, Dieter Ries, Bernd Ulmann +10
A variety of experiments investigating properties of neutrons can be performed at pulsed reactor neutron sources like the research reactor TRIGA Mainz. A typical problem faced by t…