Neutron Scattering Mail

[Ray Osborn]

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Date: 2/27/95 2:56 PM
From: Ray Osborn
     Neutron Scattering Mailing List (Neutron at anl.gov)
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Purpose
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We have established an E-mail server in order to provide an efficient
method of communication between members of the neutron scattering
community worldwide.  We are therefore inviting anyone who is associated
with neutron scattering and/or who wishes to be informed of neutron-related
activities and developments to subscribe to the new mailing list.  

Subscribers can receive and post information on neutron-related workshops and
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news from around the neutron scattering world.  
    
     
Subscription
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Posting
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Usenet
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We believe that there is a role for online discussions within the neutron
community but that Usenet is a more appropriate forum than a mailing list.  
One of the reasons for setting up this server is to establish the
level of support within the neutron community for such a newsgroup.  When
a reasonable number of people have subscribed, we will perform a survey of
subscribers' opinions before proceeding with a Usenet application.  

Please direct all questions concerning the operation of the Neutron
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Dr Ray Osborn                  Tel: (708) 252-9011
Materials Science Division     Fax: (708) 252-7777
Argonne National Laboratory    E-mail: ROsborn at anl.gov
Argonne, IL 60439-4845