Workshop on Future Applications of Neutron Texture and Powder Diffraction in the Geosciences


15.11.2007 to 16.11.2007

at FRM-II in Garching (Munich), Germany

 

 

 

Topic and Purpose:

The topic and aim of this Workshop is to define the future (geoscientific) applications for:
- the new High-Intensity Diffractometer at FRM-II
- SKAT Diffractometer in Dubna, Russia

The purposes of this workshop are to define:
- the future geoscientific applications at the new High-Intensity Diffractometer at FRM-II and the SKAT Diffractometer
- a utilization concept for both diffractometers regarding existing experimental possibilities at STRESS-SPEC and SPODI at FRM-II and Diffractometers at ILL, ISIS and LANL
- the technical requisitions for the new High-Intensity Diffractometer at FRM-II
- the necessary sample environments for Geo and Materials Sciences


Venue:

Thursday
Forschungsneutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz
Lichtenberg Str. 1
85747 Garching
Germany
see maps and arrival description

Friday:
Walther Meißner Str. 1 (next to FRM-II)
D-85748 Garching bei München
Germany
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Programme outline:

Download actual programme as pdf

Thursday, 15.11.2007:
 
13:30 - 14:30
Arrival and Registration at research reactor FRM-II
14:45 - 17:30
Visit to the reactor FRM-II and experimental halls (please take valid passport or identity card with you!!!)
18:30
Joint Dinner at Gasthof Neuwirt (at own expenses)

 
Friday, 16.11.2007:
 
 
Session I: Instrument characteristics and possibilities for different sample environments
08:30 - 08:35
Welcome and Introduction
08:35 - 09:00
Andreas Houben/Jens Walter: Concept and possibilities for applications at the new High-Intensity Diffractometer at FRM-II
09:00 - 09:20
Kurt Walther: New neutron guides for the strain and texture diffractometers Epsilon and SKAT at the pulsed reactor IBR-2 in Dubna (Russia)
09:20 - 09:35
Klaus Ullemeyer: Upgrading of SKAT texture diffractometer at Dubna
09:35 - 09:50
Ulf Garbe: Applications and future developments at the STRESS-SPEC Diffractometer
09:50 - 10:20
Juan Rodriguez-Carvajal: Future perspectives and Applications in Neutron Diffraction at ILL
 
 
10:20 - 10:45
Coffee break
 
 
 
Session II: Applications and sample environments for TOF-Diffractometer at FRM-II
10:45 - 11:05
Michael Stipp: Deformation experiments in the neutron beam
11:05 - 11:25
Wolfgang Schmahl: Complex materials under uniaxial stress - TOF compared to CW techniques
11:25 - 11:45
Michele Zucali: Needs for texture analysis as a tool for field geology
11:45 - 11:55
Jens Walter: Overview of needs for sample environments in texture analysis at FRM-II
11:55 - 12:30
Discussion about complementary instrument designs and applications
 
 
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch
 
 
 
Session III: Applications and sample environments for TOF-Diffractometer at FRM-II (cont.)
14:00 - 14:15
Hans Boysen: Powder diffraction at SPODI and complementary needs at FRM-II
14:15 - 14:35
Burkhard Schillinger: Possibilities for radiography applications at the new TOF diffractometer at FRM-II
14:35 - 14:50
Jens K. Becker: Unsolved problems of rocks containing melt
14:50 - 15:00
Werner F. Kuhs: Requirements for time-resolved experiments
15:00 - 15:10
Jens Walter: Overview of needs in powder diffraction in geoscience at FRM-II
15:10 - 15:30
Leonid Dubrovinsky: Large-scale facilities for neutron powder diffraction at high pressure
15:30 - 16:00
Discussion about complementary instrument designs and applications
 
 
16:00
Coffee break
 
 
16:15
Departure from FRM-II


Accomodation:

Please find a list of hotels and guesthouses in Garching at the Garching tourism homepage. (We recommend accomodation near the Garching station of the U6 (Daimler Street). The U6 is the most convenient to reach FRM-II.)

 

Registration for Workshop

Please register for the workshop here until the 13.11.2007.

 

Organizing Committee:

Geowissenschaftliches Zentrum der Universität Göttingen (Projektkonsortium Neutronendiffraktometer):
Prof. Dr. Bent T. Hansen
Dr. Helmut Klein
Prof. Dr. Werner F. Kuhs
Dr. Bernd Leiss
Dr. Heidrun Sowa
Dr. Axel Vollbrecht
Dr. Jens Walter

Universität Kiel / IFM-GEOMAR:
Prof. Dr. Jan Behrmann
Dr. Michael Stipp
Dr. Klaus Ullemeyer

TU München / FRM-II:
Prof. Dr. Winfried Petry
Dr. Jürgen Neuhaus
Useroffice FRM-II