  The cold-neutron three-axis spectrometer MIRA is an instrument optimized for
low-energy excitations. Its excellent intrinsic $Q$-resolution makes it ideal
for studying incommensurate magnetic systems (elastic and inelastic). MIRA is
at the forefront of using advanced neutron focusing optics such as elliptic
guides, which enable the investigation of small samples under extreme
conditions. Another advantage of MIRA is the modular assembly allowing for
instrumental adaption to the needs of the experiment within a few hours. The
development of new methods such as the spin-echo technique MIEZE is another
important application at MIRA. Scientific topics include the investigation of
complex inter-metallic alloys and spectroscopy on incommensurate magnetic
structures.
