中国先进研究堆中子科学的研究及应用进展

Research and Application Progress of Neutron Science in China Advanced Research Reactor

  • 摘要: 基于高通量中子源的中子科学平台是国家重大科技基础设施(大科学装置),在物理、化学、材料、生物等基础科学领域,以及工业、能源、环境、信息、量子和医药人体健康等应用领域发挥着不可替代的关键支撑作用,是衡量国家综合科技实力的重要体现。依托中子通量亚洲第一、世界第三的中国先进研究堆(CARR),中国原子能科学研究院已建成拥有18台先进中子谱仪的中子科学平台,具备开展中子散射、中子成像及中子活化分析等综合研究能力。本文重点介绍CARR中子科学平台在多学科交叉研究、中子技术研发等方面的最新进展,并对未来发展进行展望。

     

    Abstract: The neutron science platform based on high-flux neutron sources constitutes a national major science and technology infrastructure (a large-scale scientific facility). It plays a crucial supporting role in fundamental sciences such as physics, chemistry, materials, and biology, as well as applied fields including mechanical engineering, energy source and environment, information technology, quantum science, and medicine and human health. It serves as a significant indicator of a nation’s overall scientific and technological strength. Leveraging the China Advanced Research Reactor (CARR), which boasts the highest neutron flux in ASIA and the third highest globally, the China Institute of Atomic Energy has established a neutron science platform equipped with multiple advanced neutron spectrometers. It can conduct comprehensive research utilizing neutron scattering, neutron imaging, and neutron activation analysis, making it one of China’s three major neutron scattering research centers. As a major national science and technology infrastructure, the CARR neutron science platform has achieved remarkable progress in both fundamental research and industrial applications. In 2023, the CARR neutron science platform officially opened to global users and currently serves multiple user institutions. In addressing national strategic needs, it has completed research on critical components including nuclear fuel elements, novel zirconium alloys, reactor pressure vessels, aero-engine blades, rocket sleeves, and high-speed train wheels, providing essential data for advancements in related fields. In fundamental research, it has conducted studies across multiple disciplines such as battery materials, superconductivity, magnetism, archaeology, and geology. The CARR neutron science platform was mainly introduced in multi-disciplinary cross-research and neutron technology development. The application of neutron non-destructive testing technology in industrial fields has become increasingly widespread and in-depth. Countries such as those in Europe and America have established it as a standard practice for non-destructive evaluation of critical materials and components in aerospace, nuclear energy, rail transportation, and other sectors. To keep pace with global trends in neutron non-destructive testing and meet the urgent demand for neutron analysis technology driven by China’s nuclear energy development, aerospace advancement, and other major frontiers, the key focus areas for future platform development also outlined in this paper.

     

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