The 14th AONSA Neutron School/The 9th Neutron and Muon School

Invitation to The 14th AONSA Neutron School/The 9th Neutron and Muon School

We are pleased to announce The 14th AONSA Neutron School/The 9th Neutron and Muon School in
2025.
Neutrons and muons are powerful probes in materials research. Notable experimental techniques
include determining the crystal and magnetic structures of materials using neutron elastic scattering
and observing lattice vibrations and magnetic excitations via inelastic scattering. Neutrons can also be
used for imaging measurements utilizing their large penetration depths and for analyzing surfaces and
interfaces through reflectometry. Muons act as highly sensitive local probes capable of detecting
magnetic order and its dynamics in bulk and thin-film samples.
In this school, participants will learn about the characteristics of neutrons and muons and their
experimental methods through lectures by leading researchers active worldwide. Furthermore,
participants will apply the theories to actual experiments through hands-on training using the
instruments in the J-PARC MLF.
We invite applications from graduate students and young researchers from both Japan and abroad
who are interested in materials research using neutrons and muons. We also encourage laboratory
heads who are already using neutron and muon beams (or considering their future use) to utilize this
school as an educational opportunity for students and young researchers and to support their
participation.
[Overview]

  • Date: 17th November – 21st November, 2025
  • Venue:
    AYA’S LABORATORY Quantum Beam Research Center, J-PARC MLF (Tokai, Ibaraki, Japan)
  • Scope of participants: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows and Early career researchers from
    both universities and companies.
  • Maximum number of participants: 35
  • Application deadline: 1st August 2025
  • Participation fee: 35,000 JPY
  • This school is organized in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

https://conference-indico.kek.jp/event/322/
Contact: nm-school@cross.or.jp

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The International Conference on Neutron Scattering (ICNS) 2025

The International Conference on Neutron Scattering (ICNS) 2025 will serve as a meeting and discussion place for everyone who uses neutrons as a tool for scientific research and development. The scientific program will cover relevant disciplines, as well as neutron facilities, instrumentation, and software. The conference will include a mixture of plenary sessions, parallel sessions, poster sessions, and sponsor presentations. Additionally, several awards will be presented. The main venue for the conference is the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, with the last day taking place at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in nearby Lund, Sweden.

Date: 6th ~ 9th July, 2025

Details : https://www.icns2025.dk/

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ANSTO 2025-2 proposal round start

The ACNS & NDF 2025-1 Round is closed.

The 2025-2 proposal round for other ANSTO facilities and capabilities is open. The proposal Deadline extended to  14 April 2025, for beamtime & deuteration capabilities between September 2025 – January 2026.

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ANSTO Call for proposals 2025-1 Round

As a valued member of our user community, we are reaching out to let you know that we are now accepting proposals for the ACNS & NDF 2025-1 round. Please refer to https://portal.ansto.gov.au/ for details.

Applications close: 16 September 2024

In this email, you will find details and useful links on how to apply, available neutron instruments, deuteration capabilities, ACNS planned user program days and user terms and conditions.

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ANSTO 2024-2 ACNS & NDF Merit Access Proposal Round

  • The ACNS & NDF 2024-2 merit access round for beamtime between August 2024 – January 2025 is open in the ANSTO Research Portal (ARP).
  • Deadline for submission of proposals is 15 March 2024 at 11:59 PM AEDT (Taipei time: 2024/3/15 08:59 PM)
  • If you do not already have an account in the ARP you will need to create a new account in the ARP. Please refer to the ACNS & NDF ARP user guide.
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