Applications

Where QBO technology is applied

QBO supports advanced instrumentation with multilayer solutions designed for real technical constraints.

Neutron supermirrors

What it is: Multilayer optics engineered for efficient neutron reflection.

Why it matters: Improves beam conditioning and instrument performance under constrained beamtime.

Where used: Beamline optics and guide-related components in neutron facilities.

Why QBO: QBO combines multilayer design depth with process-oriented transfer to manufacturers.

Polarizing neutron optics

What it is: Spin-selective optical multilayers for polarized neutron applications.

Why it matters: Supports cleaner polarization behavior and improved measurement confidence.

Where used: Polarizers, analyzers, and related instrument subsystems.

Why QBO: QBO's research track includes peer-reviewed advances in polarizing multilayer designs.

Magnetic reference layers

What it is: Thin-film reference structures for neutron reflectometry workflows.

Why it matters: Enables stronger contrast and better reliability in demanding measurements.

Where used: Reflectometry use-cases in material and interface research.

Why QBO: QBO couples coating capability with technical understanding of experiment constraints.

Multilayer optics for X-ray applications

What it is: Custom multilayer coating concepts transferable across neutron and X-ray contexts.

Why it matters: Expands design options where interface quality controls optical function.

Where used: Advanced instrumentation and R&D-focused optical components.

Why QBO: QBO is positioned at the intersection of thin-film physics and optical engineering.

Custom coating solutions

What it is: Application-specific multilayer and thin-film development.

Why it matters: Aligns coating architecture with target performance and integration constraints.

Where used: Facility-driven projects, instrument development, and specialized technical collaborations.

Why QBO: QBO works directly with partners to define and execute practical design pathways.