“超级相机”，为微观世界拍高清“纪录片”

Core Viewpoint - The successful completion and delivery of China's first high-energy direct geometry inelastic neutron scattering time-of-flight spectrometer marks a significant advancement in the observation of the microscopic structure and dynamic properties of materials, filling a gap in inelastic neutron scattering above 100 meV in China [1][2]. Group 1: Instrument Overview - The spectrometer, developed by Sun Yat-sen University and the China Spallation Neutron Source, is likened to a "super camera" that captures dynamic processes of atomic and molecular vibrations and rotations on a picosecond timescale [1]. - It operates by measuring the spin waves and phonon spectra of materials, utilizing the non-charged and penetrating nature of neutrons to probe microscopic movements within materials [1][2]. Group 2: Applications and Research Support - The instrument can provide spatial distribution and energy change information of scattered neutrons, aiding in the study of magnetic atomic correlations within materials, thus supporting foundational research across physics, chemistry, biology, and materials science [2]. - In high-temperature superconductivity research, the spectrometer can accurately measure spin fluctuations and phonon density of states in superconductors, providing critical experimental evidence for understanding high-temperature superconducting mechanisms [2]. - In the field of energy materials, it can measure the spatial distribution of phonon spectra in thermoelectric materials, guiding the design of higher-performance thermoelectric materials [2]. - In biomedicine, neutron scattering technology allows scientists to study the motion of biomolecules under conditions closer to physiological environments, opening new avenues for drug development [2]. Group 3: Development Process - The construction of the spectrometer began in 2019 after a strategic cooperation agreement was signed in 2017, following two years of feasibility studies and research [3]. - The development involved collaboration among multiple technical teams to overcome challenges in key components such as the neutron chopper and large vacuum scattering chamber [3]. - After two years of debugging, the spectrometer has achieved internationally leading performance levels, capable of rapid switching between multi-wavelength and single-wavelength modes, and providing environments for a wide range of inelastic neutron scattering experiments [3]. - The "super camera" will be open for use by domestic and international researchers, serving national strategic needs and fostering the development of top-tier professionals [3].