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arxiv: 2509.02916 · v3 · submitted 2025-09-03 · ⚛️ nucl-ex · physics.ins-det

Initial results of the TRIUMF ultracold advanced neutron source

B. Algohi , D. Anthony , L. Barr\'on-Palos , M. Boss\'e , M.P. Bradley , A. Brossard , T. Bui , J. Chak
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R. Chiba C. Davis R. de Vries K. Drury B. Franke D. Fujimoto R. Fujitani M. Gericke P. Giampa C. Gibson R. Golub K. Hatanaka T. Hepworth T. Higuchi G. Ichikawa I. Ide S. Imajo A. Jaison B. Jamieson M. Katotoka S. Kawasaki M. Kitaguchi W. Klassen E. Korkmaz E. Korobkina F. Kuchler M. Lavvaf T. Lindner N. Lo S. Longo K.W. Madison Y. Makida J. Malcolm J. Mammei R. Mammei Z. Mao C. Marshall J.W. Martin R. Matsumiya M. McCrea E. Miller M. Miller K. Mishima T. Mohammadi T. Momose M. Nalbandian T. Okamura S. Pankratz R. Patni R. Picker K. Qiao W.D. Ramsay W. Rathnakela T. Reimer D. Salazar J. Sato W. Schreyer T. Shima H.M. Shimizu S. Sidhu S. Stargardter R. Stutters P. Switzer I. Tanihata Tushar S. Vanbergen W.T.H. van Oers N. Yazdandoost Q. Ye A. Zahra M. Zhao
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keywords ultracold neutronsneutron electric dipole momentsuperfluid heliumspallation sourcecold moderatorneutron productionUCN sourceEDM experiment
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New ultracold neutron source produces 930000 neutrons in first test and aligns with simulations for full EDM goals

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The paper reports initial production results from a spallation-driven superfluid helium ultracold neutron source built for a neutron electric dipole moment experiment. A short irradiation run yielded 930000 ultracold neutrons at 37 microamperes beam current, matching the predictions of a detailed neutron transport and cryogenic simulation. The data also hint that heat conduction limits in the superfluid helium may be milder than first modeled. These outcomes indicate that adding the liquid deuterium cold moderator at full levels will bring the source to its design output, sufficient to support a high-precision neutron EDM search.

Core claim

The source produced (9.3 ± 0.8)×10^5 ultracold neutrons during a 60-second exposure at 37 μA proton current. This yield agrees with Monte Carlo simulations of neutron production and transport through the superfluid helium, with indications that conduction of heat through the helium is less restrictive than originally anticipated. The results therefore project that the completed source with liquid deuterium moderator will detect 5.7×10^7 ultracold neutrons under equivalent conditions.

What carries the argument

Comparison between measured ultracold neutron counts and detailed simulations of spallation neutron production, moderation in superfluid helium, and transport to the detector.

Load-bearing premise

The production rate and transport efficiency seen in the short test without the liquid deuterium moderator will scale linearly once the moderator is installed and full liquid levels are reached, without new losses from heat or neutron transport.

What would settle it

A direct count of detected ultracold neutrons after the liquid deuterium moderator is installed and reaches full liquid levels, checked against the predicted total of 5.7×10^7 neutrons for the same 60-second beam exposure.

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Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2509.02916 by A. Brossard, A. Jaison, A. Zahra, B. Algohi, B. Franke, B. Jamieson, C. Davis, C. Gibson, C. Marshall, D. Anthony, D. Fujimoto, D. Salazar, E. Korkmaz, E. Korobkina, E. Miller, F. Kuchler, G. Ichikawa, H.M. Shimizu, I. Ide, I. Tanihata, J. Chak, J. Malcolm, J. Mammei, J. Sato, J.W. Martin, K. Drury, K. Hatanaka, K. Mishima, K. Qiao, K.W. Madison, L. Barr\'on-Palos, M. Boss\'e, M. Gericke, M. Katotoka, M. Kitaguchi, M. Lavvaf, M. McCrea, M. Miller, M. Nalbandian, M.P. Bradley, M. Zhao, N. Lo, N. Yazdandoost, P. Giampa, P. Switzer, Q. Ye, R. Chiba, R. de Vries, R. Fujitani, R. Golub, R. Mammei, R. Matsumiya, R. Patni, R. Picker, R. Stutters, S. Imajo, S. Kawasaki, S. Longo, S. Pankratz, S. Sidhu, S. Stargardter, S. Vanbergen, T. Bui, T. Hepworth, T. Higuchi, T. Lindner, T. Mohammadi, T. Momose, T. Okamura, T. Reimer, T. Shima, Tushar, W.D. Ramsay, W. Klassen, W. Rathnakela, W. Schreyer, W.T.H. van Oers, Y. Makida, Z. Mao.

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Figure 1. Figure 1: FIG. 1. The UCN source and detector configuration used in [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p003_1.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 3. Figure 3: FIG. 3. UCN counts during a measurement cycle. The [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p003_3.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 4. Figure 4: FIG. 4. Integrated UCN counts in the 120 s counting period [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p004_4.png] view at source ↗
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We report the first results on ultracold neutron production from a new spallation-driven superfluid $^4$He (He-II) source at TRIUMF, which is being prepared for a new, precise measurement of the neutron electric dipole moment. A total of $(9.3 \pm 0.8)\times 10^{5}$ ultracold neutrons were observed at a proton beam current of \SI{37}{\uA}, when the target was irradiated for a period of \SI{60}{\s}. The results are in fair agreement with expectations based on a detailed simulation of neutron transport and ultracold neutron source cryogenics. There is some indication that the new source might not be as limited by the conduction of heat through the He-II as originally expected. The results indicate that the source is likely to make its ultimate production goals, once the liquid deuterium cold moderator system is completed, with the expectation that $5.7\times 10^7$~UCNs would be detected in the same experiment with full liquid levels. This would, for example, correspond to delivery of $1.4\times 10^6$~UCNs delivered to each of two nEDM measurement cells, and a statistical uncertainty of $1\times 10^{-27}~e$cm on the neutron EDM in 280 days of running.

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Referee Report

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Summary. The manuscript reports the first ultracold neutron (UCN) production results from the TRIUMF ultracold advanced neutron source (TUCAN), a spallation-driven superfluid 4He source. A total of (9.3 ± 0.8)×10^5 UCNs were detected during a 60 s irradiation at 37 μA proton current. These data show fair agreement with Monte Carlo simulations of neutron transport and cryogenics. The authors note a qualitative indication that heat conduction through the He-II may be less limiting than modeled and project that, once the liquid deuterium cold moderator is installed and full liquid levels achieved, the source will deliver 5.7×10^7 UCNs, corresponding to 1.4×10^6 UCNs per nEDM cell and enabling a statistical uncertainty of 1×10^{-27} e cm on the neutron EDM in 280 days of running.

Significance. If the measured yield and simulation agreement hold under full operating conditions, this work marks a key milestone toward a high-intensity UCN source for precision fundamental physics. The projected performance would support a competitive next-generation nEDM measurement, improving sensitivity by roughly an order of magnitude over current limits and providing strong constraints on beyond-Standard-Model physics. The direct count with stated uncertainty and the comparison to an independent simulation are positive features; the suggestion of reduced heat limitation, if confirmed quantitatively, could enable higher beam-power operation.

major comments (3)
  1. [Results] Results section: the statement that the source 'might not be as limited by the conduction of heat through the He-II as originally expected' rests on a qualitative indication rather than quantitative data. A direct comparison of measured versus simulated temperature rise, heat flux, or effective thermal conductivity in the He-II during the 60 s test is needed to support the claim that heat transport will not limit scaling to full liquid levels and continuous operation.
  2. [Simulation and comparison] Simulation and comparison section: fair agreement is reported between the observed (9.3 ± 0.8)×10^5 UCN yield and the Monte Carlo model, but no quantitative metric (e.g., measured/simulated ratio with uncertainty or goodness-of-fit value) is provided. Without this, it is difficult to assess how reliably the model captures the cold-neutron spectrum and transport effects required for the linear extrapolation to the projected 5.7×10^7 UCNs with the LD2 moderator.
  3. [Outlook] Outlook and projections: the headline claim that the source will reach its ultimate goals assumes the 60 s test without LD2 moderator and at partial liquid levels scales linearly to steady-state operation with full liquid levels and the LD2 moderator. The manuscript should explicitly discuss possible non-linear effects, such as changes in the cold-neutron spectrum incident on the He-II or steady-state heat removal, that were absent from the initial test and could invalidate the projected yield.
minor comments (2)
  1. [Abstract] Abstract: the phrase 'fair agreement' would be more informative if accompanied by the measured-to-simulated yield ratio.
  2. [Figures] Figure captions: ensure all experimental figures explicitly state the beam current, irradiation duration, and any applied cuts or efficiencies used in the UCN count.

Simulated Author's Rebuttal

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We thank the referee for their detailed and constructive comments on our manuscript. We have carefully considered each point and provide our responses below. Where appropriate, we have revised the manuscript to address the concerns raised.

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  1. Referee: [Results] Results section: the statement that the source 'might not be as limited by the conduction of heat through the He-II as originally expected' rests on a qualitative indication rather than quantitative data. A direct comparison of measured versus simulated temperature rise, heat flux, or effective thermal conductivity in the He-II during the 60 s test is needed to support the claim that heat transport will not limit scaling to full liquid levels and continuous operation.

    Authors: We acknowledge that our original statement was based on a qualitative assessment from the observed UCN production rate during the short 60 s test, which did not show the expected reduction due to heat buildup. Direct temperature measurements were not available in this initial run. We agree that a quantitative comparison would strengthen the claim. In the revised manuscript, we have modified the statement to emphasize that this is an indication from the yield data and have added a note that quantitative validation will be pursued in future tests with extended irradiation times. This addresses the concern without overstating the current evidence. revision: yes

  2. Referee: [Simulation and comparison] Simulation and comparison section: fair agreement is reported between the observed (9.3 ± 0.8)×10^5 UCN yield and the Monte Carlo model, but no quantitative metric (e.g., measured/simulated ratio with uncertainty or goodness-of-fit value) is provided. Without this, it is difficult to assess how reliably the model captures the cold-neutron spectrum and transport effects required for the linear extrapolation to the projected 5.7×10^7 UCNs with the LD2 moderator.

    Authors: We appreciate this suggestion for improving the clarity of our comparison. We have now computed the ratio of measured to simulated UCN yield, which is approximately 0.9 with an uncertainty of about 10%, consistent with 'fair agreement'. We will include this quantitative metric and a brief discussion of the uncertainties in the simulation comparison section of the revised manuscript. This will better support the reliability of the model for our projections. revision: yes

  3. Referee: [Outlook] Outlook and projections: the headline claim that the source will reach its ultimate goals assumes the 60 s test without LD2 moderator and at partial liquid levels scales linearly to steady-state operation with full liquid levels and the LD2 moderator. The manuscript should explicitly discuss possible non-linear effects, such as changes in the cold-neutron spectrum incident on the He-II or steady-state heat removal, that were absent from the initial test and could invalidate the projected yield.

    Authors: We agree that a discussion of potential non-linear effects is important for a balanced presentation. In the revised manuscript, we have expanded the outlook section to explicitly address possible changes in the cold-neutron spectrum due to the addition of the LD2 moderator and considerations for heat removal in steady-state operation. We maintain that the simulation-based projection is our best estimate, but we now highlight the assumptions involved and the need for experimental confirmation as the source is commissioned further. revision: yes

Circularity Check

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No significant circularity; central prediction is independent simulation extrapolation validated by measurement

full rationale

The paper measures (9.3 ± 0.8)×10^5 UCNs in a 60 s test at 37 μA and states fair agreement with a pre-existing detailed Monte Carlo simulation of neutron transport and cryogenics. The projected 5.7×10^7 UCNs for full liquid deuterium moderator and liquid levels is obtained by scaling that same independent simulation to the completed geometry and operating conditions; it is not obtained by fitting parameters to the new data or by re-expressing the measured yield. No equations reduce the target yield to the observed count by construction, no load-bearing self-citation chain is invoked, and the simulation is described as external to the present measurement. The extrapolation therefore rests on an independent model whose validity can be checked against external benchmarks rather than on a tautological redefinition of the input datum.

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

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The central claim rests on the accuracy of an external Monte-Carlo simulation of neutron production and transport plus standard assumptions about superfluid helium properties; no new free parameters or invented entities are introduced in the reported data.

axioms (1)
  • standard math Standard neutron-nucleus interaction cross sections and superfluid helium phonon/roton spectrum govern UCN production and transport
    Invoked when comparing measured yield to simulation expectations

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