

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 50 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.
Registration and application closes Dec. 18th, 2025. (Registration link coming soon.)


Attendees at the FSU Dirac Quantum Discussions Symposium 2025 share experimental strategies to test quantum theories
Workshop Speakers
| First Name | Last 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 | 2D material heterostructures |
| 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 |