ANSTO - HZB Neutron Training Course 2024

Name: ANSTO - HZB Neutron Training Course 2024
Start: 2024-10-27T13:00:00+1100
End: 2024-11-01T16:00:00+1100
Location: ANSTO

Date	Sun 27 Oct at 1.00pm - Fri 1 Nov at 4.00pm
Cost	$650 inc GST (Successful applicants only)
Venue	ANSTO New Illawarra Road Lucas Heights NSW 2234
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Abstract Submissions Closed Tuesday 11th June 2024 at 5:00pm (AEST) - no further abstracts will be accepted

The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) and the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (HZB) are pleased to announce the ANSTO – HZB Neutron Training Course 2024.

The aim of the training course is to provide a broad overview of neutron scattering theory and applications to demonstrate the utility of the technique to a wide range of sciences. The course will consist of lectures and practical sessions using the neutron beam instruments of the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering (ACNS). Subjects covered include:

basic theory
instrumentation
small-angle scattering
reflectometry
deuteration
crystallography and diffraction
imaging
residual stress and strain scanning
inelastic scattering
quasi-elastic scattering
polarised neutrons.

There will also be a demonstration of sample environment equipmentand a tutorial on writing proposals. New, for this year, the training course is offering a practical option in computational analysis (an introduction to DFT calculation with Quantum Espresso). Participants will also have the opportunity to present their work to ANSTO and HZB staff in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at the training course poster session.

The training course has limited places and is particularly suited to those who are new to neutron scattering and is aimed at students (Honours, Masters, PhD) and early career researchers. We encourage applications from those studying the following suitable areas of:

Successful applicants

All successful applicants will be required to pay the registration fee of $650 inc GST (AUD) which includes:

All lectures and practical sessions
Daily return coach travel from Rydges Hotel Cronulla to Lucas Heights (excluding Sunday where participants must make their own way to Lucas Heights)
Accommodation (check in Sunday 27th Oct, check out Fri 1st Nov) NOTE: this is a residential training course, hence it is expected that local Sydney and Wollongong based participants will also stay at the hotel for the duration of the school. Please contact the Organisers if this presents a barrier to your participation.
Meals (Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea)
Poster session with drinks and dinner on Monday 28th October
Printed A0 (Portrait) poster (PDF must be sent no later than Friday 18 October 12pm AEST)
Gala Dinner on Thursday 31st October

*Successful applicants will also be required to submit and pass the ANSTO security clearance requirements before the start of the course and all non-Australian citizens will require a valid entry visa. (Visa invitation letters will be issued to successful applicants who obtain ANSTO security clearance only). Successful applicants are advised not to register until they have obtained ANSTO security clearance and valid visa entry.

The registration fee does not include:

cost of travel to the course on Sunday
evening meal for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Important Dates

_Milestone	_Date
Abstract submissions open	Monday 8th April 9:00am AEST
Abstract submission close	Monday 3rd June 12:00pm AEST
Extended abstract submission close	Tuesday 11 June 5:00pm AEST
Applicants advised of outcome	Tuesday 25th June 5:00pm AEST
Registrations open for successful applicants	Tuesday 25th June 5:00pm AEST
Registrations close	Sunday 22nd September 11:59pm AEST
Poster PDF due	Friday 18th October 12:00pm AEST