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Scope

For the LANSCE neutron school on phase transformations, lectures will be presented by world recognized experts in the field and will span all levels from introductory concepts (neutron scattering basics, thermodynamics and crystallography of phase transformations) to phase transformations specific to certain classes of materials (minerals, ceramics, metals, amorphous materials). Real-life applications of neutron scattering will be presented by leading researchers, illustrating how neutron scattering provides insight into phase transformations.

The lectures will be complemented by hands-on experiments using Lujan neutron instruments. Data involving high and low temperature, pressure, and stress-induced phase transformations will be analyzed and students will leave the school with the knowledge to identify phase transformation related problems that can be solved with neutron scattering.

The school is limited to 30 participants who will be selected from their application materials including reference letters and a statement of “why neutron scattering could be (is) relevant to my research.” Applicants should be full time graduate students or postdocs. Early career industrial researchers and advanced undergraduate students are also invited to apply. Applicants need not be U.S. citizens; however, preference will be given to students attending U.S. universities.

The LANSCE neutron scattering school is supported by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy-Office of Basic Energy Sciences. The school is tuition-free and assistance for travel, lodging and subsistence is available.

Organization

School Director

• Jim Rhyne
  rhyne@lanl.gov

School Organizer

• Sven Vogel
  sven@lanl.gov
  (505) 667-7016

School Co-organizer

• Heinz Nakotte
  hnakotte@nmsu.edu
  

School Coordinator

• Lisa Padilla
  ljp@lanl.gov
  (505) 667-5649