Conferences and Meetings on Neutron Scattering

European Spallation Source and Max IV Laboratory

SXNS16, the 16th International Conference on Surface X-ray and Neutron Scattering, has been postponed again. The conference will now take place 11th � 14th January 2022 in Lund, Sweden. For up-to-date information regarding the expected programme and important dates please see the website which will be updated as plans are confirmed. The scientific programme for SXNS16 remains the same and will emphasize novel techniques for surface x-ray and neutron scattering including instrumentation and source development. Topics will include in-situ and in-operando surface studies, nanostructured surfaces and interfaces, surface and interfaces in soft matter, biological interfaces, emergent interfacial materials, and dynamics of surfaces, interfaces and nanostructures.

This workshop in Venice aims to bring together new Users of McPhase with experienced Scientists working in the field. The small number of participants allows to focus on individual research topics and discuss basic use and advanced simulation techniques.

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McPhase, Magnetism, Neutron Scattering, Standard Model of localised Magnetism, Magnetostriction, Crystal Fields, Atomic Magnetism, Magnetic Structures, Magnetic Interactions, Numerical Simulation

Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Spintronics,    Computational Physics and Numerical Simulation

HERCULES EUROPEAN SCHOOL is a five weeks course coordinated by the Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA). The school provides training for students, postdoctoral and senior scientists from European and non-European universities and laboratories, in the field of Neutrons, X-ray Synchrotron Radiation, and Free Electron Laser for condensed matter studies (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Geosciences, Industrial applications). Neutron and X-ray science is integrated with complementary techniques like (but not only) optical and electron microscopy, NMR, optical and THz spectroscopy.

Courses and Events for Physics Students,    X-rays, Synchrotron Radiation and Crystallography

The RACIRI Summer School is a joint initiative by Russia, Sweden and Germany in the collaborative framework of the Röntgen-Angström-Cluster (RAC) and the Ioffe-Röntgen-Institute (IRI). The format of the RACIRI Summer School is driven by scientific frontier themes and challenges in the field of materials sciences with a strong connection to the superb analytical potential at current and future research infrastructures for photons, X-rays and neutrons in the Baltic Sea region (synchrotron-radiation and free-electron-laser facilities as well as research reactors and spallation sources). The RACIRI Summer School is held every year under a special focus theme. Its venue rotates annually among the three partnering countries.

Courses and Events for Physics Students,    X-rays, Synchrotron Radiation and Crystallography

Following the spirit of QENS Conferences since 1992, the main purpose of QENS is to cover the broad spectrum of scientific activities related with the investigation of material dynamics using quasi-elastic neutron scattering techniques (accessing both, frequency and time domains). QENS 2022 will offer a platform for discussion and exchange of scientific ideas among the experts in this field, and a general overview to newcomers about the capabilities of QENS in exploring atomic and molecular motions and relaxation processes of novel materials. As a novelty, this QENS Edition will explore and exploit the potential synergies between different methods (including experimental techniques and simulations, but always with QENS in the spotlight), in order to face diverse scientific challenges emerging in different research fields.

WINS --the 9th Workshop on Inelastic Neutron Spectrometers– will cover innovative aspects of neutron instrument design. Progresses on new spectrometer projects will be presented. As in previous editions, the theme of “New idea, New concept, New design, New instrumentation for New sciences” will be followed. New developments in the application of polarization analysis, magnetic field, pressure, or improvements in sample environments for soft matter systems will be covered. Software for data acquisition, analysis and instrument simulation will be also part of the program. In analogy with the spirit of QENS 2022, the synergy with complementary methods –in this case mainly with advanced simulations and extensive Monte Carlo simulations—will be emphasized.

NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR)

The Polarized Neutron School will provide a comprehensive introduction to polarized neutrons, techniques and scientific applications. Staff will give a series of lectures focused on neutron scattering techniques and applications for a variety of scientific fields. These lectures will cover small-angle scattering, reflectometry, diffraction/inelastic scattering, and instrumentation. The lectures will be followed by hands-on experiments in small groups and the relevant data reduction process. The school will be held at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This will provide a useful background before the PNCMI conference. The school is intended for master/doctoral students and young postdoctoral scientists familiar with scattering techniques.

NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) in Gaithersburg, Maryland

The conference will cover the latest condensed-matter investigations using polarized neutrons and state-of-the-art methodologies and techniques of polarized-neutron production and utilization for novel instrumentation and experiments, with emphasis on prospects for new science and instrument concepts as well as combining neutrons with complementary techniques and in-situ secondary measurements.

Multiferroics and chirality, Strongly correlated electron systems, Frustrated and disordered systems, Quantum materials, Magnetic nanomaterials, Thin films and multilayers, Soft matter, Imaging, Polarized neutron instrumentation, Polarized neutron techniques and methods

Soft Matter • Biology and Biological Interfaces • Condensed Matter Physics • Magnetism and Thin Films • Solid State Chemistry • Life Sciences • Energy and Engineering Materials • Functional Materials • Industrial Applications • Cultural Heritage and Archaeometry • Neutron Physics • Neutron Sources and Facilities

The conference will take place at TUM Department of Mechanical Engineering and the new Science Congress Center Munich - both located in the immediate vicinity of the MLZ at Garching. Between March 20th and 23rd, 2023, we are looking forward to four days of thrilling talks, pleasant posters, and decent discussions of the European neutron scattering community!