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The course will start after lunch on Monday 8 December 2025, and finish in Friday afternoon of 12 December 2025. The detailed but still tentative course schedule is now available here: DOWNLOAD NEW UPDATED PROGRAM [PDF]
The course is aimed at PhD students with some basic knowledge in scattering techniques. However, we also welcome MSc Students and Postdocs, as well as persons without prior experience in neutron scattering. After the course, the participants should have acquired an in-depth knowledge in the functionality of, current challenges for, and how state-of-the-art neutron techniques are crucial for the development of the following sustainable energy devices:
- Rechargeable Batteries
- Super Capacitors
- Solid-state Hydrogen Storage
- Flexible Electronics
- Photovoltaics
- Thermoelectrics
- Magnetocalorics
All neutron techniques will be showcased, however, a few extra lectures will be dedicated to selected specialized methods, including polarized neutron scattering and novel imaging/tomography techniques, as well as complementary muon-based techniques. Representatives from two of the leading international neutron sources will also showcase absolute state-of-the-art possibilities that are coming online for next generation's research community. Finally, the students will also gain fundamental knowledge in how computer modeling and AI tools complement the experimental techniques/data.
Examination
We recommend that the course awards 5 ECTS (certificate will be given to students that pass the examination). The course examination consists of three parts:
- Active Participation in the Course (asking questions, being active in discussions)
- Preparing and presenting a poster
- After the course: preparing a written report on the topic "How neutrons can save the world"
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