LumaCam: Advancing Neutron Imaging and Diffraction with Event-Driven Detection

LumaCam is a new detector concept designed to advance neutron imaging and diffraction by combining event-driven data acquisition with modular, scalable system design. The system enables high-resolution radiography, energy-resolved time-of-flight imaging, and large-area diffraction studies with improved spatial resolution, signal-to-noise performance, and throughput. Experimental validations across multiple neutron beamlines have demonstrated LumaCam’s versatility in a range of applications, including white-beam imaging, Bragg-edge analysis, and meV–MeV ToF measurements—enabling the extraction of both structural and dynamic material information with an exceptional spatial and temporal precision. Recent developments, such as the integration of high-efficiency image intensifiers and multi-sensor configurations, have effectively mitigated flux limitations and enhanced performance under high-rate conditions. Beyond neutron applications, the concept is adaptable to X-rays, protons, and electrons, supporting multimodal imaging and diffraction. This presentation will discuss current performance benchmarks, highlight results from imaging and diffraction case studies, and outline the next steps in integrating LumaCam into high-resolution, energy-resolved neutron science.