IAN 2006 is directed to a broad-based international scientific community who wish to advance progress in the use of neutrons in a wide range of imaging applications. Many scientific disciplines use imaging techniques, from biology and medicine to industrial applications in engineering, homeland security, materials science and chemistry. The technique of neutron radiography was first used extensively in Europe in the 1930s, and over the past several decades, significant advances have been made in neutron tomography. Other techniques that will be explored include microscopy, holography, neutron stimulated emission computed tomography, and neutron magnetic resonance. In addition, mathematical techniques involving advanced reconstruction algorithms and software development will be noted along with enhancements of the current technologies utilized in design and operation of current neutron instrumentation.

Goals and Expected Outcomes
1. Identify the current needs and potential contributions of imaging with neutrons in a wide range of science and areas of applications.
2. Recognize new imaging techniques that may be made possible by advanced next generation sources that go beyond established techniques of radiography and tomography.
3. Produce a report identifying both potentially valuable imaging techniques and directions for additional research and investment to realize this potential worldwide.

Sponsors include
Oak Ridge National Laboratory/ Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor
European Community’s Integrated Infrastructure Initiative for Neutron Scattering and Muon Spectroscopy (NMI3)
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, and
UT/ORNL Joint Institute for Neutron Sciences
in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency
For detailed information on the workshop, please visit the
IAN 2006 website