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The LvB project, Hungary’s first compact accelerator-based neutron source (CANS), is being developed by Mirrotron Ltd. and the HUN-REN Centre for Energy Research to support industrial applications such as reflectometry, diffraction, and BNCT. Currently, LvB operates with a 2.5 MeV pulsed proton beam on a lithium target at 1 mA average current.
A future upgrade to 8 MeV proton energy aims to increase neutron brightness. A new target is required, providing an opportunity to review and optimize the target–moderator–reflector assembly. Monte Carlo simulations are used to estimate potential brightness gains and evaluate the feasibility of the upgrade.
For the first time in a CANS project, Brightify, a method for directionally-resolved brightness calculation, is applied to systematically optimize the arrangement of multiple instruments. This approach helps mitigate trade-offs and ensure each instrument receives the maximum possible brightness. This study demonstrates a practical methodology for assessing and improving the performance of multi-instrument compact neutron sources.