QENS 2020

Following the spirit of QENS Conferences since 1992, the main purpose of QENS 2020 is to cover the broad spectrum of scientific activities related with the investigation of material dynamics using quasi-elastic neutron scattering techniques (accessing both, frequency and time domains). QENS 2020 will offer a platform for discussion and exchange of scientific ideas among the experts in this field, and a general overview to newcomers about the capabilities of QENS in exploring atomic and molecular motions and relaxation processes of novel materials. As a novelty, this QENS Edition will explore and exploit the potential synergies between different methods (including experimental techniques and simulations, but always with QENS in the spotlight), in order to face diverse scientific challenges emerging in different research fields.

 The following scientific topics will be covered:

• Dynamics of liquids in different environments and under confinement
• Dynamics of polymers in bulk, blends, gels, membranes, films, composites etc. at different length scales
• Function/dynamics relation in biological and bio-related systems
• Role of dynamics in systems of medical relevance
• Transport mechanisms in energy-related materials
• Dynamical processes in soft matter, including liquid crystals, self-assembled materials, colloids, etc.
• Dynamics of novel materials for industrial applications
• Relaxation phenomena involved in the glass transition
• Lattice dynamics and Spin dynamics of magnetic systems

Complementarity with the following methods will be explored:

Experimental techniques:

• Spectroscopic and relaxation techniques like e. g., dielectric spectroscopy, NMR, rheology, calorimetry, etc
• Other scattering techniques providing dynamic and/or complementary structural information, like e.g., dynamic light scattering, Brillouin scattering, X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy, diffraction, small angle scattering…

Simulations and Theory:

• Molecular Dynamics Simulations, including fully atomistic and coarse-grained models
• Monte-Carlo simulations
• DFT, Analytical methods, …

WINS 2020

WINS2020 --the 9th Workshop on Inelastic Neutron Spectrometersâ€" will cover innovative aspects of neutron instrument design. Progresses on new spectrometer projects will be presented. As in previous editions, the theme of “New idea, New concept, New design, New instrumentation for New sciences” will be followed. New developments in the application of polarization analysis, magnetic field, pressure, or improvements in sample environments for soft matter systems will be covered. Software for data acquisition, analysis and instrument simulation will be also part of the program. In analogy with the spirit of QENS 2020, the synergy with complementary methods â€"in this case mainly with advanced simulations and extensive Monte Carlo simulationsâ€"will be emphasized.

The workshop will consider:

• New ideas, new concepts and new designs for neutron spectrometers
• Novel devices, detectors and sample environments: polarization, magnetic field, pressure, soft matter environments
• Software for data acquisition and analysis
• Complementary computer methods for instrument simulation

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LEAPS is the League of European Accelerator-based Photon Sources, a strategic consortium initiated by the Directors of the Synchrotron Radiation and Free Electron Laser (FEL) user facilities in Europe. Its primary goal is to actively and constructively ensure and promote the quality and impact of the fundamental, applied and industrial research carried out at their respective facility to the greater benefit of European science and society.

In this context LEAPS will organize in May 25 - 28, 2020 the first LEAPS Topical Conference aiming to bring together the latest achievements from the synchrotron radiation user community with those from source development and instrumentation. The focus of the first LEAPS Conference will be dedicated to the opportunities emerging from the Quantum Technologies R&D. This conference shall showcase where today and future synchrotron radiation contributes to the advancements of Quantum Technologies.

This Conference will be by invitation. In order to get an invitation please fill the request of an invitation before January 31st, 2020. An acceptance letter will be sent at the end of February 2020.

The International Conference on Surfaces, coatings and interfaces - SurfCoat Korea 2020 is a 3-days event to be held in parallel to Surtech Korea 2020, Coating Korea 2020 and ChemLab Korea 2020 joint expo. from May 27 to 29, 2020 in the Songdo Convensia, Incheon, Seoul, Rep. of Korea.

The conference provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in the fields of surfaces, coatings and interfaces engineering, discusses recent advances and current problems, and points out the prospective development of the field. Contributions are expected to be in line with the surface treatments and coatings processes, and their properties/performance. The conference targets scientists, engineers, managers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. It will provide opportunities for the delegates to exchange face-to-face their novel ideas and experiences with the international experts during plenary & invited talks, oral presentations and poster sessions.

Topics

• Biomagnetism
• Carbon-based Materials and Molecular Magnetism
• Computational and Theoretical Magnetism
• Correlated Electron Systems
• Hard Magnetic Magnets
• High Frequency Spin Dynamics
• Nanoparticles
• Thin Films and Nanostructures
• Topological Materials for Spintronics
• Spintronics

• Condensed Matter Section (SKM)
  
  • Biological Physics
  • Chemical and Polymer Physics
  • Thin Films
  • Dynamics and Statistical Physics
  • Semiconductor Physics
  • Crystalline Solids and their Microstructure
  • Magnetism
  • with working group Magnetism
  • Metal and Material Physics
  • with working group Metal and Material Physics
  • Surface Science
  • Physics of Socio-Economic Systems
  • Low Temperature Physics
  • Vacuum Science and Technology
• Environmental Physics
• Working Group on Accelerator Physics
• Working Group on Equal Opportunities
• Working Group on Energy
• Working Group on Industry and Business
• Working Group "Young DPG"
• Working Group on Physics, Modern IT and Artificial Intelligence

This edition of the conference will focus on "Applications of Neutron Imaging for Science, Industry and Heritage". This will be the 9th conference in the ITMNR series being coordinated by the International Society for Neutron Radiology (ISNR). The meetings are an international gathering of researchers, students and users who are interested in neutron imaging (radiography and tomography) and its applications.

Oral and poster contributions within the following topics will be particularly welcome:

• Electrochemistry: batteries, fuel cells, etc
• Nuclear: fuel, structural materials, moderators, etc
• Hydrogen/processes: hydrogen storage, processes involving fluids
• Materials engineering: new materials, welds, cracks, stresses, texture, etc
• Heritage: study and conservation
• Concrete/rocks: porous media, porosity, permeability
• Agriculture/wood: plants physiology, wood study and conservation
• Palaeontology: fossils, there is an interested community in Argentina.
• Instruments: new instruments and gained experience.
• Methods/analysis: NGI, Bragg edges, neutron microscope, etc
• Tomography: dual X-ray+neutron, novel software, methodical problems, etc.

More information on Buenos Aires, tourism packages or accommodation will be available soon on the conference website via the Official Travel Agency "Covitour".Â

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31st March 2020

Early Registration Deadline: 14th August 2020

Final Registration Deadline: 10th September 2020Â

Connecting B Cell Biology with Antibody Structure, Function and Applications

Linking Structure, Mechanism and Physiology of Ion Channels, GPCRs and Transporters

Understanding Coupled Behaviors of Energy Storage Beyond Energy and Power

Engineered Response in Soft Matter

Molecular Models of Chemical Structure and Dynamics