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 Schedule
Monday, February 2nd, 2026 (Spectroscopy)
| Time | Session | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00-8:20 am | Check-in | |
| 8:20-8:30 am | Welcome Remarks | Kathleen Amm (NHMFL & FSU) and Jon Taylor (ORNL) |
| 8:30-9:20 am | Overview of Neutron Spectroscopy Capabilities at ORNL | Mark Lumsden (ORNL) |
| 9:20-10:10 am | Sleuthing out spin liquidity in cerium based pyrochlores with neutrons | Hitesh J. Changlani (FSU) |
| 10:10-10:30 am | Group Photos and Break | |
| 10:40-11:20 am | Neutron for Quantum Materials | Rob McQueeney (Iowa State Univ.) |
| 11:20-12:10 pm | RIXS | Mark Dean (BNL) |
| 12:10-1:00 pm | Working Lunch | |
| 1:00-1:50 pm | muSR | Yasutomo Uemura (Columbia Univ.) |
| 1:50-2:40 pm | Fragile magnetism in metallic transition metal chalcogenide | Yu He (Yale Univ.) |
| 2:40-3:00 pm | Break | |
| 3:00-3:50 pm | THz | Eduardo Baldini (UT Austin) |
| 3:50-4:20 pm | Spectroscopic Signatures of Quantum Spin Dynamics in Model Low-Dimensional Lattices | Andy Christianson (ORNL) |
| 4:20-5:30 pm | Tour of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory |
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 (Structures and Microscopy)
| Time | Session | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:20 am | Quantum behavior in oxide thin films | Christianne Beekman (FSU) |
| 9:20-10:10 am | In-situ electric and magnetic control of the quantum phases probed by neutron diffraction | Feng Ye (ORNL) |
| 10:10-10:30 am | Break | |
| 10:30-11:20 am | Complex Quantum Material Heterostructures Studied by Polarized Neutron Grazing Incidence techniques | Valeria Lauter (ORNL) |
| 11:20 am-12:10 pm | 2D material heterostructures (2D material) | William Meier (FSU) |
| 12:10-1:30 pm | Working Lunch | |
| 1:30-2:20 pm | MBE and STM for quantum materials | He Zhao (FSU) |
| 2:20-3:10 pm | High-temperature anomalous Hall effect driven by frustrated spin fluctuations in the antiferromagnetic metallic delafossite PdCrO2 | Chris Leighton (Univ. of Minnesota) |
| 3:10-3:30 pm | Break | |
| 3:30-4:20 pm | 2D heterostructures, nano-fabrication, and Light-matter interactions | Zhengguang Lu (FSU) |
| 4:20-5:10 pm | TEM | Miaofang Chi (ORNL) |
| 5:10-6:00 pm | Magneto-optical spectroscopy for quantum magnets | Mike Ozerov (NHMFL) |
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 (Magnetism and Superconductivity)
| Time | Session | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:20 am | Neutron and High Field Interrogations of Emergent Properties in UTe2 | Nick Butch (NIST) |
| 9:20-10:10 am | Revealing the nature of spin excitations through polarized neutron scattering | Vasile Garlea (ORNL) |
| 10:10-10:30 am | Break | |
| 10:30-11:20 am | Charge, Spin, and Superconductivity: The Tale of Nickelates | Daniel Phelan (ANL) |
| 11:20 am-12:10 pm | Future Neutron Instrumentation at Second Target Station for quantum materials | Alan Tennant (Univ. of Tennessee) |
| 12:10 pm | Adjourn |
Travel Planning
Hotels
SpringHill Suites - rate $169 + local fees
Reservation deadline for discounted rooms Jan 12, 2026
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
Reservation deadline for discounted rooms Jan. 8, 2026
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