The 2023 CHRNS Summer School on Methods and Applications of Neutron Spectroscopy was held at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). The school aimed to provide a comprehensive introduction to neutron spectroscopy techniques and their applications in various fields.
The course materials included experiment handouts, experiment data, and slides for each session. The experiment handouts provided detailed information on the experiments, including the experimental setup, data acquisition, and data analysis. The experiment data consisted of raw data files, which were used to demonstrate the principles of neutron spectroscopy. The slides covered various topics, including the introduction to the instrument, experiment design, and data analysis.
The instrument webpage provided information on the facilities and instruments available at the NCNR. The staff contacts listed included experts in neutron scattering and spectroscopy. The webpage also included links to the instrument manuals, user guides, and troubleshooting guides.
The neutron spectroscopy school software included DAVE and SpinW, which were used to analyze the experimental data and to simulate neutron scattering experiments.
The school covered various topics over five days, including the introduction to inelastic neutron scattering, the NIST reactor and cold source, choosing the right spectrometer, and applying for beamtime.
Keywords: DAVE, Neutron, Spectroscopy
