Scope

26th JCNS Laboratory Course - Neutron Scattering 2024

The course is designed to be an introduction to the field of neutron scattering and covers diverse neutron scattering techniques. The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) is one of the world-leading institutes in neutron instrumentation and neutron science across a breadth of scientific disciplines spanning soft matter, energy and quantum materials, while concurrently developing instruments for MLZ, ESS, ILL and formerly SNS, as well as future high brilliance compact accelerator neutron sources.

The lectures are given by the directors and professors of the JCNS institutes, all of whom are established scientists and group leaders, and experts in their fields.

Exercise classes will be given in the afternoons to deepen students' understanding and these classes are supervised by staff with exceptional knowledge and expertise in the field.

• Introduction: Neutron Scattering in Contemporary Research
  
  
• Neutron Sources
  
  
• Elastic Scattering
  
  
• Properties of the neutron
  
  
• Crystallography, Diffraction
  
  
• Small Angle Neutron Scattering
  
  
• Macromolecules (structure)
  
  
• Spin Dependent and Magnetic Scattering
  
  
• Structural Analysis
  
  
• Neutron Reflectometry and GISANS
  
  
• Magnetic Nanostructures
  
  
• Inelastic Scattering
  
  
• Strongly Correlated Electrons
  
  
• Dynamics of Polymers and Biological Macromolecules
  
  
• Applications of Neutron Scattering - an Overview

More information about the schedule

The hands-on experiments in Munich are carried out at the following instruments, while experiments will be assigned so that every participant becomes familiar with all essential techniques:

• Backscattering Spectroscopy (SPHERES)
  
  
• Polarisation Analysis (DNS, POLI)
  
  
• Reflectometer (MARIA, TREFF)
  
  
• Time-of-Flight Reflectometer (REFSANS)^*
  
  
• Neutron Spin Echo (J-NSE "PHOENIX")
  
  
• Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis (PGAA)
  
  
• (Very) Small Angle Scattering (KWS-1, KWS-2, KWS-3 "VerySANS")
  
  
• Single Crystal Diffraction (HEiDi, BIODIFF)*
  
  
• Triple-Axis Spectroscopy (PANDA, PUMA)*
  
  
• Powder diffractometer (SPODI)^*
  
  
• Time-of-Flight Spectrometer (TOFTOF)^*

*Provided by MLZ partners

The scientific programme is accompanied by a Welcome Dinner, an excursion to Aachen, free evenings in Munich, and a Farewell Party.