CNBC 2008 Report
The Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering promotes scientific research with neutron beams. Neutron scattering from materials allows scientists to explore the structure and dynamics of materials down to atomic length scales.
Announcements
NRU to be Fixed in March or April 2010
2010 January 13 - The NRU reactor is expected to be fixed by the end of March, but AECL warns of possible delays into April. See AECL's latest status reports on reparing the NRU reactor.
Expert Panel Recommends New Research Reactor
December 9, 2009 - The NRCan Expert Review Panel on Medical Isotope Production reported to the Minister on November 30, and the report was made public on December 5.
The report discusses a a wide range of options, considering feasibility, timeliness and costs and identify two key technologies for further development. The first, and clearest choice, is the new research reactor. Read More...
Get Beamtime During the NRU Shutdown
Currently, the NRU reactor is expected to be back up during the first quarter of 2010. CINS encourages proposals for beam time at the NRC-CNBC and simultaneous applications to foreign facilities.
Upcoming Meetings and Conferences
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American Conference on Neutron Scattering, Ottawa: June 26-30, 2010
- Canadian Powder Diffraction Workshop, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières: June 21-23, 2010
2009 Summer School Lectures Posted
The 10th Neutron Summer School was held at Chalk River, June 15-19, 2009. The lectures are now posted.
Report: Access to Major Facilities
A new APS study entitled “Access to Major International X-Ray and Neutron Scattering Facilities" explores how access to major international X-ray and neutron scattering facilities is evolving both in the US and internationally.
Using neutrons to understand magnetic nano-structures will enable further advancement of computer memory.
Using neutrons to analyze polymer nano-coatings on implanted heart valves will minimize the chance of post-operative stroke or death.
Using neutrons to measure stresses in railroad tracks will help to prevent train derailments.
