Committee Research with Neutrons (KFN)

Registration for elections / email newsletter

Every three years, a new KFN is elected by the registered neutron users. The KFN stays in contact with them by sending out email newsletters. Register here.

Invitation to SNI2022 in Berlin

05-07 September 2022, FU Berlin. Registration until 21 August.

We look forward to many personal encounters at the 5th Conference on Research with Synchrotron Radiation, Neutrons and Ion Beams at Large Facilities from 05-07 September 2022 in Berlin. The KFN, KFS and KFSI committees stand for a diverse, up-to-date and technically excellent programme. Abstracts can be submitted in March and April. The event will be rounded off by a reception and a public lecture. We would also like to encourage students who have not yet started their doctoral studies to take part in the conference and to exchange ideas and get inspired. Registration is possible until 21 August 2022 [more]

Experiments at JCNS instruments at ILL

Proposal deadline is 26 September 2022

JCNS offers world-class instrumentation for research with neutrons at the best neutron sources worldwide. We encourage users from German institutions to apply for beam time at the JCNS instruments at ILL.
The deadline for proposal submission is September 26th, 2023. Accepted proposals will be invited for experiments in the first half of 2023. [more]

KFN strategy paper: Neutron research in Germany for science and society

KFN stategy paper published, December 10, 2020 - printed version Feb. 2021

The German Committee Research with Neutrons (KFN) has published its recommendations for neutron research in Germany in a strategy paper. On 22 pages, it is shown why neutron scattering is an indispensable method, what can be done with neutrons and what the optimal conditions for successful neutron research look like. The brochure has been published digitally in advance and can be ordered as a printed copy. [more]