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The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (HZB), and the Asia-Oceania Neutron Scattering Association (AONSA) are pleased to announce the ANSTO-HZB-AONSA Neutron School 2026.
The aim of the training course is to provide a broad overview of neutron scattering theory and applications to demonstrate the utility of the technique to a wide range of sciences. The course will consist of lectures and practical sessions using the neutron beam instruments of the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering (ACNS). Subjects covered include:
- basic theory
- instrumentation
- small-angle scattering
- reflectometry
- deuteration
- crystallography and diffraction
- imaging
- residual stress and strain scanning
- inelastic scattering
- quasi-elastic scattering
- polarised neutrons.
There will also be a demonstration of sample environment equipment and a tutorial on writing proposals. The training course is also offering a practical option in computational analysis (an introduction to DFT calculation with Quantum Espresso). Participants will also have the opportunity to present their work to ANSTO and HZB staff in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the training course poster session.
The training course has limited places and is particularly suited to those who are new to neutron scattering and is aimed at students (Honours, Masters, PhD) and early career researchers. We encourage applications from those studying the following suitable areas of:
