Scientific/Techical Report

Dr. Chris Leighton, Neutron Scattering Society of American ; Mr. J. Ardie (Butch) Dillen, MRS Director of Finance and Administration

关键词: Neutron scattering;    soft condensed matter;    neutron physics;    novel SANS techniques;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1054286
RP-ID  :  DE-SC0007942-001
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1054286
Others  :  Other: ACNS12

学科分类：凝聚态物理

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The ACNS provides a focal point for the North American neutron user community, strengthening ties within this diverse group, and promoting neutron research in related disciplines. The conference thus serves a dual role as both a national user meeting and a scientific meeting. As a venue for scientific exchange, the ACNS showcases recent results and provides a forum for scientific discussion of neutron-enabled research in fields as diverse as hard and soft condensed matter, liquids, biology, magnetism, engineering materials, chemical spectroscopy, crystal structure, elementary excitations, fundamental physics, and development of neutron instrumentation. This is achieved through a combination of invited oral presentations, contributed oral presentations, and poster sessions. Adequate opportunity for spontaneous discussion and collaboration is also built into the ACNS program in order to foster free exchange of new scientific ideas and the potential for use of powerful neutron scattering methods beyond the current realms of application. The sixth American Conference on Neutron Scattering (ACNS 2012) provided essential information on the breadth and depth of current neutron-related research worldwide. A strong program of plenary, invited and contributed talks showcased recent scientific results in neutron science in a wide range of fields, including soft and hard condensed matter, biology, chemistry, energy and engineering applications, and neutron physics.