Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Collaboration with Florida State University presents…
Neutron Scattering, High Magnetic Field, and Complimentary Techniques for Quantum Materials
February 2 - 4, 2026
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Neutron scattering plays a fundamental role in investigating the structure and dynamics of quantum materials. Nevertheless, a comprehensive grasp of these materials often necessitates a multi-faceted approach. The workshop's primary goal is to foster collaboration within the scientific community, facilitating mutual education among practitioners of different techniques. This will result in a deeper understanding of each technique's strengths, weaknesses, limitations, recent advancements, and future directions. Furthermore, it may serve as a wellspring of inspiration for the development of new instruments and creative applications for existing neutron devices. The workshop will include lectures with question and answer time to cover the key concepts and applications of various experimental techniques – with a focus on how they complement neutrons and plenty of time for creative discussions.
There is no registration fee and we are accepting 60 participants. If you are interested in attending please register early. Acceptance to the workshop is based on information provided when registering. Those accepted are expected to arrange for their own travel and accommodation.
Register now! Attendance is limited and closes Dec. 10th.
This event is organized by:
FSU
- William Meier
- Yimin Mao
- Michael Shatruk
ORNL
- Songxue Chi
- Tao Hong
- Michelle Dolgos
- Wei Tian
- Qiang Zhang
Workshop Speakers
| Name | Institution | Topic of Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Baldini | UT Austin | THz |
| Christianne Beekman | FSU | Quantum behavior in oxide thin films |
| Nicholas Butch | NCNR | Superconductivity in UTe2 (Various techniques) |
| Hitesh Changlani | FSU | Quantum information and entanglement, correlated electron systems |
| Miaofang Chi | ORNL | Nanoscale materials with L-TEM |
| Andy Christianson | ORNL | Scientific examples with Neutron |
| Mark Dean | BNL | RIXS |
| Vasile Garlea | ORNL | Polarized neutron for quantum materials |
| Yu He | Yale | ARPES |
| Valeria Lauter | ORNL | Neutron reflectometry for quantum materials |
| Chris Leighton | UM | Operando Neutron and X-ray Scattering |
| Zhengguang Lu | FSU | 2D heterostructures, nano-fabrication, and Light-matter interactions |
| Mark Lumsden | ORNL | Neutron Spectroscopy |
| Rob McQueeney | ISU | Neutron for quantum materials |
| William Meier | FSU | Synthesis of bulk quantum materials |
| Mike Ozerov | FSU-NHMFL | Magneto-optical spectroscopy for quantum magnets |
| Daniel Phelan | ANL | Nickelate with Neutron and X-ray |
| Alan Tennant | UTK | Future Neutron Instrumentation at Second Target Station for quantum materials |
| Yasutomo Uemura | Columbia | muSR |
| Feng Ye | ORNL | Neutron under extreme conditions for quantum materials |
| He Zhao | FSU | MBE and STM for quantum materials |
Travel Planning
Hotels
SpringHill Suites - rate $169 + local fees
1481 Timberlane Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 297-0270
The rooms are suites that can accommodate 2 to 3 people per room
Book your room at the group rate
Courtyard by Marriott - $138 + local fees
1018 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee FL 32310
(850) 315-8818
FSU will provide transportation to and from the hotels to the workshop
*FSU will provide transportation to and from the hotels to the workshop
Book your room at the group rate
Tallahassee Airport
The TLH airport is served by Delta (via Atlanta) or American Airlines (via Charlotte, Dallas, or Miami). Alternatively, you can fly to one of the nearby airports and drive to Tallahassee, although we advise that it is a less convenient option. Nearby Airports The following airports could be used as alternatives. The approximate driving times to Tallahassee are indicated:
- Valdosta, GA - 1.5 hours
- Jacksonville, FL - 2.5 hours
- Panama City, FL - 2.5 hours
- Destin, FL - 2.5 hours
- Pensacola, FL - 3.5 hours
- Atlanta, GA - 4 hours
- Orlando, FL - 4 hours
- Tampa, FL - 4 hours