[Neutron] 1st announcement of conference on quasielastic neutron scattering QENS 2016

[Russina, Margarita]

Dear Colleagues:
It is our pleasure to announce the International Conference on Quasielastic Neutron Scattering QENS 2016 to be held from September 5 to September 8, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.  QENS 2016 aims to bring together newcomers and experienced scientists to share the latest developments in the investigation of the dynamics phenomena in materials using quasi-elastic neutron scattering. Distinct strength of quasielastic neutron spectroscopy is the ability to deliver direct information in both space and time (10-12 - 10-6 s), while other spectroscopic probes are either local (such as hyperfine field methods) or macroscopic in the spatial dimension (such as light scattering). The high data rates and new instrumental capabilities of modern neutron spectrometers open up new opportunities for systematic, in situ and kinematic investigations. Direct neutron spectroscopic measurements in the space and time domain allow us to benchmark and validate molecular dynamic model calculations forming a very powerful tool in exploring nanoscale dynamics and functionality.
This issue of the conference will be focused on functional materials for energy and information technology applications. Modeling, either to deeper understanding of experimental data, or in the prediction of new materials and phenomena will also be part of the conference.  A special session will be dedicated to water.
Topics:

-       Hydrogen and gas storage systems

-       Batteries, supercapacitors and fast ionic conductors

-       Catalysis

-       Semiconductors

-       Materials for solar cells

-       Thermoelectrics

-       Ionic liquids

-       Water and aqueous solutions

-       Ferrielectrics, ferroelectrics and multiferroics

-       Quantum magnets

-       Highly correlated electron system

-       Superconductors

-       Nanostructured materials for energy applications

-       Biomaterials

Venue: Berlin Brandenburg Academy of Sciences, Jägerstrasse 22/23, 10117 Berlin

  *   Dates: September 5-8, 2016.
  *   Website: http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/qens-2016/index_de.html
  *   A flyer with conference details is attached
QENS 2016 will be followed by the international workshop on inelastic spectrometers WINS 2016, which will take place from September 8 to September 9, 2016 also in Berlin. Details for WINS 2016 meeting can be found at http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/events/qens-2016/wins-2016/index_de.html
Important Dates for QENS and WINS 2016

Registration open

15 January 2016

Deadline for submission

30 April 2016

Abstract acceptance, Notification to authors

15 June 2016

Early registration

30 June 2016

QENS 2016

5-8 September, 2016

WINS 2016

8-9 September, 2016


For further information please contact:

Dr. Margarita Russina, Margarita Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin
Email: margarita. russina at helmholtz-berlin.de<mailto:russina at helmholtz-berlin.de>

We are looking forward to seeing you in Berlin
Organizing committee of QENS 2016


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Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH

Mitglied der Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V.

Aufsichtsrat: Vorsitzender Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Joachim Treusch, stv. Vorsitzende Dr. Beatrix Vierkorn-Rudolph
Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Anke Rita Kaysser-Pyzalla, Thomas Frederking

Sitz Berlin, AG Charlottenburg, 89 HRB 5583

Postadresse:
Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1
D-14109 Berlin

http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de
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