Second workshop on sample environment meets

Abstract

In 1995 ENSA started an initiative to collect information on the various instrumentations available at European neutron scattering centers which, in 1997, was extended to data acquisition, neutron optics and sample environment. The latter topic was proposed to be coordinated by HMI. Starting with the collection of database material on sample environment equipment used at ENSA centers, more shared activities like standardization of equipment (Orange cryostats, pressure cells), documentation techniques (catalogues, Internet platforms), staff training (exchange with other centers) and regular workshops were planned. The first workshops were planned. The first workshop, entitled “New Techniques and Developments for Sample Environment at Neutron Scattering Research Facilities,” was held at the Hahn-Meitner-Institut in Berlin, Germany in April 1999. At this meeting, the creation of a platform for scientists and engineers specialized on sample environment techniques for neutron scattering experiments was successfully started.