NESE

Setting the scene

Mineralogy Petrology Geochemistry Volcanology

Rock Physics Geomaterials Magnetism

Cryosphere Planetary Solar System Science

Energy Resources Environment

Instruments development

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Setting the scene
Welcome to ''Neutrons at the Frontier of Earth Sciences and Environment - NESE'' Neutrons at the Frontier of Earth Sciences and Environment. A common symposium organized by the European, American and Japanese Neutron Communities. A Follow up of Neutrons and Energy of the Future Held in Washington in June 2004. Goal: Review potential of Neutron Scattering for Geosciences Give indications for future needs in terms of infrastructure. The flagship experiments shown during the symposium will demonstrate how the precise knowledge of atomic arrangements and their dynamics provide unique information in geo-physical and environmental science.	Wide spectrum of topics: . Mineralogy, Petrology, Geochemistry & Volcanology . Magnetism, Paleomagnetism, Rock Physics & Geomaterials . Energy, Resources and the Environment . Planetary and Solar System Science . Cryosphere The symposium brings together a distinguished panel of experts from Europe, the US and Japan.	Presentation (PDF, 600KB)	Helmut Schober Networking activities coordinator: Time-of-Flight and High Resolution Group Institut Laue-Langevin 6, rue Jules Horowitz BP 156 38042 Grenoble Cedex 9 France Tel + 33 4 76 20 72 06 Fax + 33 4 76 48 39 06 email:schober@ill.fr
Challenging assumptions through basic energy science research- success in earth science and human development •DOE/SC/BES Perspectives on NESE –Overview-ENABLE & Exploit - Missions - Science and instrumentation US Facilities & Infrastructure -Research Programs •DOE Science and Instrumentation -What is available to you!	• DOE “Roadmapping” for NESE: Roadmapping New Scientific User Facilities: Facilities for the Future of Science: A Twenty-Year Outlook Recent BES Workshop and Technical Reports - Nanoscience Research for Energy Needs. - Basic Research Needs for the Hydrogen Economy - Basic Research Needs to Assure a Secure Energy Future. -Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology Research Directions. All of these reports may be downloaded at BES pages	Presentation (PDF 5,2MB)	Kristin Bennett US Department of Energy Office of Basic Energy Sciences Condensed Matter Physics Team SC-13 GTN SC-13, E420 1000 Independence Ave, SW Washington DC, 20585 Work Phone (301) 310-4269 FAX (301) 903- 9513 Kristin.Bennett@science.doe.gov
The Power of Neutrons in Earth Sciences and Environment Research The merits of neutron scattering in Earth Sciences and Environment Research, stem from specific properties of neutrons which make them an ideal probe for the investigation of materials and compounds of interest in these fields. • Excellent data quality from in situ studies (HT-HP, reaction cells, etc.) • High scattering power, i.e. great sensitivity, for 1H and 2H (D2) • Good contrast for iso-electronic or quasi-iso-electronic species. • Non-Z dependent scattering cross section • Fewer limitations as to size, thickness and shape of samples. • Applicability to all kinds of materials (solid, liquid, glass etc.). • Fewer systematic effects such as preferred orientation or shape-dependent artifacts. • Simple apparatus also for Imaging.	Applicability of Neuton techniques to Earth Sciences: • In situ studies of minerals, rocks, fluids and fluid/rock interactions (also stones and concretes) +evaluation of porosity and related processes. • Study of stress e strain processes and their partitioning among the mineral components of the material under study (natural or man-made). • Identification of newly formed phases in alteration/reactions processes (also in depth). • Identification of appropriate strategies for energy related issues and/or conservation.	Presentation: (PDF, 2.8MB )	Romano Rinaldi University of Perugia Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra Piazza dell'Università, 1 06100 Perugia, Italy rrinaldi@unipg.it