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Events | Past Event: Low-T High-P Diffraction Workshop

Workshop on Diffraction at low-temperature and high-pressure
22 June 2009

Diffraction at high pressure is a routinely used technique to explore structural properties of condensed matter. This technique is now being combined with extreme temperature conditions. The goal of this workshop is to highlight the importance of low-temperature structural data at high pressures in conjunction with electronic and magnetic properties and to discuss the potential experiments on I15, extreme condition beam line at Diamond.

The meeting is aimed at, but not restricted to, scientists intending to lead beam line proposals that require a cryostat.

The meeting has no registration fee and lunch will be provided at no charge. Attendees will have to pay for their own travel and accommodation. Some accommodation will be available in Ridgeway House on site.

Location: Diamond Light Source. See How to Find Us.
Date: 22/06/2009
Start Time: 9:00
End Time: 15:00

Programme

09:00 – 09:20 Registration

09:20 – 09:40 Workshop introduction

09:40 – 10:05 Low Temperature Powder and Single Crystal Studies of Elements, Prof. M I McMahon (The University of Edinburgh)
10:05 – 10:30 Resonant x-ray diffraction from electronic phase separations in quantum phase transitions, Prof. A Huxley, Dr M de Vries (University of St. Andrews)

10:30 – 10:50 Coffee break

10:50 – 11:15 High Pressure, Low Temperature Studies of Unconventional Superconductivity and Novel Quantum Order, Prof. G Lonzarich, Dr E Pugh (University of Cambridge)
11:15 – 11:40 Pressure-induced magnetic phase transitions and lattice instabilities, Prof. M Abd-Elmeguid (University Cologne, Germany)

11:40 – 12:45 Discussion

12:45 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:00 Tours to Beamline I15 - Extreme Conditions

Organisation: H.Wilhelm and A P Jephcoat. Please contact Heribert.Wilhelm@diamond.ac.uk with scientific enquiries, and David.Price@diamond.ac.uk with organisational enquiries.