Soft matter encompasses a wide variety of materials, including polymers, gels, colloids, and bio-inspired substances. The molecular dynamics of soft matter span diverse time scales, ranging from coherent displacements of particles to diffusive, incoherent translations and rotations of molecular entities. These dynamic behaviors become increasingly complex when soft materials are exposed to confinement or extreme environments.
Our workshop focuses on the application of quasi-elastic neutron scattering (QENS and NSE) in soft matter research. We will examine the dynamics of soft materials across a broad time range, probing diffusive and relaxation processes from picoseconds to hundreds of nanoseconds. The workshop will bring together experts from various fields of soft matter, including material preparation, characterization, and application.
The event is designed to offer a comprehensive introduction to the dynamics of soft matter studied through quasi-elastic neutron scattering and neutron spin-echo spectroscopy. The day will be divided into two parts: the first part will cover the fundamentals of quasi-elastic neutron scattering and its applications in soft matter. The second part will include a hands-on training session on spin-echo and quasi-elastic experimental setups as well as data processing, to familiarize attendees with these techniques.
Participants will have the opportunity to share their own research during an e-poster session held during the working lunch, allowing for further discussion with experts from different areas of soft matter.
Organizers: Naresh Osti and Laura Stingaciu
Workshop Co-organizers: Piotr A. Zolnierczuk, Niina H. Jalarvo and Eugene Mamontov
Registration is limited to 50 attendees.
