FSU Quantum Initiative
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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.)

Workshop discussion participants
Collaborative workshop environment

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