DanScatt Neutron Workshop

May 19, 2026, at Copenhagen University, Denmark - Sign up now! 

Perspectives for the Danish Neutron Community

This workshop brings together the Danish neutron user community for a forward‑looking discussion on the evolving landscape of large‑scale research facilities.

With major developments underway at ESS and important strategic considerations concerning access to PSI, ILL, and ISIS, this is a key moment to reflect on the opportunities and discuss the challenges ahead.

The aim of this satellite meeting is to create a shared understanding of the future framework for Danish users, explore how we can best maintain strong access to essential facilities, and consider how to support and develop a vibrant national community in the coming years.

The seminar will include presentations and open discussion, and will conclude with lunch.

Sandwich, coffee, and refreshments will be provided.

Sign‑up deadline is May 4, 12:00. For more information and sign up link, please visit our registration page

 

Program for the day (tentative)

1. Welcome by Luise Theil Kuhn

2. Morten Scharff – Status update on ESS

3. What does the ESS scenario actually look like?
– Capacity, access, teaching activities
– Timeline for planned activities
– What do we want/need? DanScatt office/apartment, etc.

4. The future of our collaboration with PSI and ILL
– What about the postdoc position? (Could potentially be funded by NNF or similar.)
– Arguments for continued use of PSI and ILL
– ESS ramp‑up will take 3–4 years (based on ESS’s own projections)
– ISIS is reducing capacity (potentially ~30%): fewer neutrons!

5. The scenario for the Danish research flagships — now and in the future

6. How do we develop the Danish user community?

7. Wrap‑up, including writing group, followed by lunch

 

The Scientific Program Committee

  • Luise Theil Kuhn from DTU

  • Kim Lefmann from KU 

  • Niels Bech Christensen from DTU