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MultipleScatteringCorrection v1¶

Summary ¶

Calculate Multiple Scattering Correction using numerical integration with the assumption ofelastic and isotropic scattering only.

Properties ¶

Name	Direction	Type	Default	Description
InputWorkspace	Input	MatrixWorkspace	Mandatory	The X values for the input workspace must be in units of wavelength
NumberOfWavelengthPoints	Input	number	Optional	The number of wavelength points for which the numerical integral is calculated (default: all points)
ElementSize	Input	number	1	The size of one side of an integration element cube in mm
ContainerElementSize	Input	number	Optional	The size of one side of an integration element cube in mm for container.Default to be the same as ElementSize.
Method	Input	string	SampleOnly	Correction method, use either SampleOnly or SampleAndContainer. Allowed values: [‘SampleOnly’, ‘SampleAndContainer’]
OutputWorkspace	Output	WorkspaceGroup	Mandatory	Output workspace name. A Workspace2D containing the correction matrix that can be directly applied to the corresponding Event workspace for multiple scattering correction.

This algorithm uses numerical integration to approximate the sample correction factor for multiple scattering events using the formula detailed in the concept page of Absorption and Multiple Scattering Corrections.

Here is a quick recap of the physical model used in the numerical integration. The scattered neutron can bounce into another atom before leaving the sample when the sample is sufficiently thick, leading to a double scattering event.

With the assumption of elastic and isotropic scattering as well as the approximation where we assume the intensity ratio between incoming and outgoing neutron are a fixed value, the multiple scattering intensity can be expressed as

(1)¶\[I_{m} = I_{total} \frac{\rho \sigma_{s} A_{2}}{4 \pi A_{1}}\]

where \(I_{total}\) is the measured intensity, \(\rho\) is the effective number density, and \(\sigma_{s}\) is the total scattering cross section. The term \(A_{1}\) is a function of wavelength, and can be defined as

(2)¶\[A_{1}(\lambda) = \int_V exp[-\mu(\lambda)(l_1 + l_2)] dV\]

where \(\mu\) is the sample absorption coefficient (a function of wavelength), \(l_1\) is the distance from source to scattering volume one, and \(l_2\) is the distance from volume two to the detector. Similarly, \(A_{2}\) can be defined as

(3)¶\[A_2(\lambda) = \int_V\int_V\frac{exp[-\mu(\lambda)(l_1 + l_{12} + l_2)]}{l_{12}^2}dVdV\]

where \(l_{12}\) is the distance between volume one and volume two.

This algorithm uses a rasterizer internally to compute all the distances and angles, therefore it is crucial to have the instrument and sample geometry properly defined within the input workspace. Also, both \(l_1\) and \(l_{12}\) are pre-computed and cached as 1D vector, which tends to occupy a significant amount of memory when the selected element size is below the standard 1 mm. Some operating system will stop Mantid from claiming/reserving the memory, leading to a memory allocation error at the starting stage. This is a known limitation and we are actively searching for a solution.

By default, the algorithm uses the SampleOnly method where it ignores container’s contribution as well as its interaction with sample. When SampleAndContainer is selected, the algorithm will compute the distance within sample and container separately. Consequently, the term \(A_{1}\) now becomes

(4)¶\[A_{1}(\lambda) = \int \rho \sigma \exp[ -\mu^\text{s} (l_\text{S1}^\text{s} + l_\text{1D}^\text{s}) -\mu^\text{c} (l_\text{S1}^\text{c} + l_\text{1D}^\text{c})] dV\]

where \(\mu^\text{s}\) denotes the sample absorption coefficient and \(\mu^\text{c}\) denotes the container absorption coefficient. Notice that the number density \(\rho\) as well as the scattering cross section \(\sigma\) are inside the integral now. This is because the material of the sample is often different from the material of the container, therefore we need to consider the material while performing the integration, which is different from when working with a single material component.

Similarly, the term \(A_{2}\) is now

(5)¶\[A_2(\lambda) = \int \rho_1 \sigma_1 \int \rho_2 \sigma_2 \dfrac{ \exp\left[ -\mu^\text{s}( l_\text{S1}^\text{s} + l_\text{12}^\text{s} + l_\text{2D}^\text{s}) -\mu^\text{c}( l_\text{S1}^\text{c} + l_\text{12}^\text{c} + l_\text{2D}^\text{c}) \right] }{l_\text{12}^2} dV_2 dV_1\]

where the distance within different material (sample and container) are summed independently.

Example ¶

The following Python script generate a synthetic data set (instrument and sample) to show case the interface

def make_sample_workspace():
    # Create a fake workspace with TOF data
    sample_ws = CreateSampleWorkspace(Function='Powder Diffraction',
                                    NumBanks=4,
                                    BankPixelWidth=1,
                                    XUnit='TOF',
                                    XMin=1000,
                                    XMax=10000)
    # fake instrument
    EditInstrumentGeometry(sample_ws,
                        PrimaryFlightPath=5.0,
                        SpectrumIDs=[1, 2, 3, 4],
                        L2=[2.0, 2.0, 2.0, 2.0],
                        Polar=[10.0, 90.0, 170.0, 90.0],
                        Azimuthal=[0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 45.0],
                        DetectorIDs=[1, 2, 3, 4],
                        InstrumentName="Instrument")
    return sample_ws

def add_cylinder_sample_to_workspace(
        ws,
        material,
        number_density,
        mass_density,
        center_bottom_base=[0.0, 0.0, 0.0],  # x,y,z of bottom base of cylinder
        height=0.1,  # in meter
        radius=0.1,  # in meter
):
    SetSample(
        ws,
        Geometry={
            "Shape": "Cylinder",
            "centre-of-bottom-base": {
                "x": center_bottom_base[0],
                "y": center_bottom_base[1],
                "z": center_bottom_base[2],
            },
            "Height": height,
            "Radius": radius,
            "Axis": 1,
        },
        Material = {
            "ChemicalFormula": material,
            "SampleNumberDensity": number_density,
            "SampleMassDensity": mass_density,
        }
    )
    return ws

# use Mutliple scattering correction
def correction_multiple_scattering(sample_ws, unit="Wavelength"):
    ConvertUnits(InputWorkspace=sample_ws,
                OutputWorkspace=sample_ws,
                Target=unit,
                EMode="Elastic")
    rst = MultipleScatteringCorrection(sample_ws)
    return rst

# start
ws = make_sample_workspace()
ws = add_cylinder_sample_to_workspace(
    ws,
    "V",
    0.07261,
    6.11,
    [0.0, -0.0284, 0.0],
    0.00295,
    0.0568,
)
ms_multi = correction_multiple_scattering(ws)

The following code generates a synthetic data set with instrument, sample and container. Notice that the output workspace group now contains _containerOnly and _sampleAndContainer workspaces.

# Create a fake workspace with TOF data
ws = CreateSampleWorkspace(Function='Powder Diffraction',
                            NumBanks=2,
                            BankPixelWidth=1,
                            XUnit='TOF',
                            XMin=1000,
                            XMax=1500,)
# Fake instrument
EditInstrumentGeometry(ws,
                        PrimaryFlightPath=5.0,
                        SpectrumIDs=[1, 2],
                        L2=[2.0, 2.0],
                        Polar=[10.0, 90.0],
                        Azimuthal=[0.0, 45.0],
                        DetectorIDs=[1, 2],
                        InstrumentName="Instrument")
# set sample and container
SetSample(
        ws,
        Geometry={
            "Shape": "Cylinder",
            "Center": [0., 0., 0.],
            "Height": 1.0,
            "Radius": 0.2,
        },
        Material = {
            "ChemicalFormula": "La-(B11)5.94-(B10)0.06",
            "SampleNumberDensity": 0.1,
        },
        ContainerMaterial = {
            "ChemicalFormula": "V",
            "SampleNumberDensity": 0.0721,
        },
        ContainerGeometry = {
            "Shape": "HollowCylinder",
            "Height": 1.0,
            "InnerRadius": 0.2,
            "OuterRadius": 0.3,
            "Center": [0., 0., 0.],
        }
    )
# to wavelength
ConvertUnits(InputWorkspace=ws,
                OutputWorkspace=ws,
                Target="Wavelength",
                EMode="Elastic")
# Run the multiple scattering correction
rst = MultipleScatteringCorrection(
    InputWorkspace = ws,
    Method="SampleAndContainer",
    ElementSize=0.5,  # mm
)

The following code demonstrates a workaround to deal with thin container walls where a separate element size for container is needed.

# ----------------------- #
# make an empty workspace #
# ----------------------- #
# Create a fake workspace with TOF data
ws = CreateSampleWorkspace(Function='Powder Diffraction',
                            NumBanks=2,
                            BankPixelWidth=1,
                            XUnit='TOF',
                            XMin=1000,
                            XMax=10000,)
# Fake instrument
EditInstrumentGeometry(ws,
                        PrimaryFlightPath=5.0,
                        SpectrumIDs=[1, 2],
                        L2=[2.0, 2.0],
                        Polar=[10.0, 90.0],
                        Azimuthal=[0.0, 45.0],
                        DetectorIDs=[1, 2],
                        InstrumentName="Instrument")
# set sample and container
SetSample(
        ws,
        Geometry={
            "Shape": "Cylinder",
            "Center": [0., 0., 0.],
            "Height": 1.0,  # cm
            "Radius": 0.3,  # cm
        },
        Material = {
            "ChemicalFormula": "La-(B11)5.94-(B10)0.06",
            "SampleNumberDensity": 0.1,
        },
        ContainerMaterial = {
            "ChemicalFormula": "V",
            "SampleNumberDensity": 0.0721,
        },
        ContainerGeometry = {
            "Shape": "HollowCylinder",
            "Height": 1.0,  # cm
            "InnerRadius": 0.3,  # cm
            "OuterRadius": 0.35,  # cm
            "Center": [0., 0., 0.],
        }
    )
# to wavelength
ConvertUnits(InputWorkspace=ws,
                OutputWorkspace=ws,
                Target="Wavelength",
                EMode="Elastic")
# call
MultipleScatteringCorrection(
    InputWorkspace = ws,
    Method="SampleAndContainer",
    ElementSize=0.5,
    ContainerElementSize=0.45,
    OutputWorkspace="rst",
)

Categories: AlgorithmIndex | CorrectionFunctions

Source ¶

C++ header: MultipleScatteringCorrection.h

C++ source: MultipleScatteringCorrection.cpp

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