ess instrument layout model

Instruments

Fifteen instruments for science are included in the ESS construction project. Each instrument is unique, optimised for obtaining particular kinds of scientific data.

ESS instrument layout, August 2018. Click to enlarge.

At the European Spallation Source (ESS), fifteen specialised scientific instruments are currently being installed. Each instrument is designed to capture specific types of scientific data.

These versatile instruments are designed to support the research needs of diverse scientific communities. This collaborative effort involves expertise from across Europe and around the world, resulting in instruments with the potential to offer novel insights into complex scientific challenges.

The 15 instruments have been selected to span a broad range of experimental techniques and scientific fields. Anticipated to join the ESS user programme in the later part of the 2020s, they promise to enhance scientific understanding.

Future plans include expanding the instrument suite to 22, presenting additional scientific opportunities at ESS.

Diffraction


DREAM 

Bispectral Powder Diffractometer

HEIMDAL

Hybrid Diffractometer

MAGIC

Magnetism Single-Crystal Diffractometer

NMX

Macromolecular Diffractometer

Engineering & Industrial


BEER

Engineering Diffractometer

ODIN

Multi-Purpose Imaging

Large-Scale Structures


ESTIA

Focusing Reflectometer

FREIA

Liquids Reflectometer

LOKI

Broadband SANS

SKADI

General Purpose SANS

Spectroscopy


BIFROST

Extreme Environment Spectrometer

CSPEC

Cold Chopper Spectrometer

MIRACLES

Backscattering Spectrometer

T-REX

Bispectral Chopper Spectrometer

VESPA

Vibrational Spectrometer

Committees

Experts from around the world contribute to the delivery of the ESS instrument suite, sample-environment equipment, laboratories, data management, software and the user program

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