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American Institute of Physics, Review of Scientific Instruments, 4(77), p. 045106

DOI: 10.1063/1.2194090

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Temperature-controlled neutron reflectometry sample cell suitable for study of photoactive thin films

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Abstract

We describe a novel cell design intended for the study of photoactive materials using neutron reflectometry. The cell can maintain sample temperature and control of ambient atmospheric environment. Critically, the cell is built with an optical port, enabling light irradiation or light probing of the sample, simultaneous with neutron reflectivity measurements. The ability to measure neutron reflectivity with simultaneous temperature ramping and/or light illumination presents unique opportunities for measuring photoactive materials. To validate the cell design, we present preliminary results measuring the photoexpansion of thin films of azobenzene polymer.