12th World Conference on Neutron Radiography
June 2-7, 2024
Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA
Introduction
The 12th World Conference on Neutron Radiography (WCNR-12) is an international forum that brings together researchers, engineers, industry practitioners and university students to promote, discuss and disseminate a wide range of topics in neutron imaging. This weeklong conference focuses on the latest methods, instrumentation and facilities, improvements in data processing and interpretation, and new applications of neutron imaging.
Ever-improving neutron imaging instruments and new methods push the frontiers of science and address industrial needs. Many user facilities at large research centers with powerful neutron imaging beamlines address the research needs of an increasingly diverse range of applications. Recent developments in accelerator-based sources could expand the user base for neutron imaging by making compact neutron sources available at facilities beyond large neutron sources at major research centers. Industrial practitioners continue to use neutron imaging for practical industrial applications following industry standards.
The World Conference on Neutron Radiography series is organized by the International Society for Neutron Radiography (ISNR) to promote the field of neutron imaging and foster interaction and communication between experts and users in the field (see isnr.de).
WCNR-12 continues a series of meetings initiated and started in San Diego, California, in December 1981. In intervals of about four years, the conference moved between the United States, Japan and Europe until the most recent one (WCNR-11) in Sydney, Australia, in 2018 (see previous ISNR proceedings here: https://www.isnr.de/index.php/conferences.)
Important Dates
Call for Abstract
Nov. 1, 2023 - Feb.15, 2024
Registration Open
March 7, 2024
Register Now
Registration Closes
May 1, 2024
WCNR-12
In-Session
Jun. 2, 2024 - Jun. 7, 2024
Final Manuscript Submission Deadline
July 31, 2024
Call for Abstracts
You can submit your abstracts for WCNR-12.
Please submit abstracts that describe innovative, significant and relevant contributions to the fields of neutron imaging and industry. These abstracts will be reviewed and accepted submissions will be presented at the conference. Please ensure that your abstracts are written in English, formatted as PDF files and do not exceed one page in length, including any figures and references.
Scientific Program
The 12th World Conference on Neutron Radiography will cover various topics related to neutron imaging. WCNR presents a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts and receive feedback on new facilities and ideal instrumentation.
Applications and Scientific Topics
Neutron imaging enables a wide range of applications, from fundamental research to industrial uses.
- Archaeology
- Art and conservation
- Botanical science and technology
- Electrochemistry
- Hydrogen and processes
- Image and data processing
- Industrial applications
- Instruments
- Materials science and engineering
- New techniques and analysis
- Nondestructive testing
- Novel software
- Nuclear energy materials
- Paleontology
- Solid-state physics and magnetism
Facilities
New neutron imaging facilities and modifications to existing ones will be discussed.
Instrumentation
Recent developments in any hardware that constitutes a neutron imaging instrument are suitable topics. This includes detectors (e.g., cameras, scintillator screens, microchannel plates, Timepix detectors), neutron guides and optics, shielding and radiation mitigation, compact neutron sources, and more.
Method Development
Methods for neutron imaging are continually evolving. This track encompasses advanced methods for well-established techniques and entirely new techniques. Some methods of interest include energy-selective imaging, neutron grating interferometry, single-event-based methods and polarized neutron imaging.
Data Processing and Analysis
Image and data processing and analysis encompass image correction and enhancement, computed tomography (CT) reconstruction, and extracting physical parameters describing the sample. Additionally, software tools developed for processing neutron imaging data will be presented.
Program Overview
Scientific Board
Local Organization Committee
- Aaron Craft (Chairman)
- Hassina Bilheux (Vice-chairwoman)
- Tandy Bales (Co-organizer)
- Lisa Wells (Co-organizer)
Scientific Advisory Board
- Jean Bilheux, USA
- Thomas Buecherl, Germany
- Ulf Garbe, Australia
- Dan Hussey, USA
- Winfried Kockelmann, UK
- Yasushi Saito, Japan
- Floriana Salvemini, Australia
- Javier Santisteban, Argentina
- Burkhard Schillinger, Germany
- Takenao Shinohara, Japan
- Markus Strobl, Switzerland
- Alessandro Tengattini, France
- Anton Tremsin, USA
- Pavel Trtik, Switzerland
- Javier Santisteban, Argentina
- Burkhard Schillinger, Germany
- Takenao Shinohara, Japan
- Markus Strobl, Switzerland
- Alessandro Tengattini, France
- Anton Tremsin, USA
- Pavel Trtik, Switzerland
Poster Instructions
Please use the following guidelines for your poster design:
- Poster Size: Design your poster at 30″ x 40″ (76 cm x 101 cm)
- Orientation: Portrait
- Layout: Emphasize a clean, visually appealing design with an attention-grabbing yet easily readable color scheme.
Please consider using a more effective poster approach, as described in the video.
On-site printing services will be available for participants for a fee of $71 USD. Those interested in this service should contact us via email at wcrn12@inl.gov. No requests will be accepted after 17.
WCNR-12 Proceedings
As a contributor (oral or poster) to the conference, we expect you to submit a contribution to the proceedings of the WCNR-12. The proceedings will be published later and made available online. Currently, the publisher is to be determined.
- July 31, 2024 Submission of contributions.
- Oct. 31, 2024 Peer review.
- Dec. 15, 2024 Final submission of revised contributions.
- Previous WCNR Proceedings
The previous WCNR-11 Proceedings may be viewed here: https://www.mrforum.com/product/neutron-radiography.
Registration and Conference Fees
Registration to the WCNR-12 Conference is opened. All registration fees must be paid by May 17.
The registration fee includes:
- Full access to the conference program.
- Welcome receptions.
- Bus transportation.
- Tour of INL facilities. (Only 50 spots are available for the tour, with additional participants being waitlisted. You MUST register by April 12, to attend the INL facilities tour.)
- EBR-I dinner.
Optional activities outside the registration fee include:
- Yellowstone National Park Walking Discussion
Registration and credit card payment will be handled through INL’s DICE/IAEA website.
Venue and Accommodations
The conference will be held in the Hilton Garden Inn in Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA.
We have arranged a block of rooms in the hotel at a special conference rate:
- Hilton Garden (Venue) Room rate: $194 USD (per night)
- Hilton Tru (next door) Room rate: $184 USD (per night)
Note: If you would like to reserve rooms outside of the conference block, you will need to make two reservations or call the hotel directly to make one reservation.
These rates include breakfast, free Wi-Fi and swimming pool access. The number of available rooms at this rate in the Hilton Garden Inn and Hilton Tru are limited. The rooms are on a first come, first served basis.
The conference rate will be valid between June 2, 2024 (arrival) and June 7, 2024 (departure). If all rooms are reserved at the Hilton hotels, booking at alternative nearby hotels will be needed. In this case, different rates may apply.
Please reserve your room by directly contacting the hotel using event title “WCNR-12 World Conference 2024” on the event days.
Hilton Garden Inn (venue)
Tru by Hilton (next door)
Transportation from Salt Lake City
Shuttle options from Salt Lake City airport to and from Idaho Falls are available.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact the local WCNR Organizing Committee.
Conference Email: WCNR12@inl.gov
Local Organizing Committee
Organizer/Host
Contributors
Yellowstone Walking Discussion
The Yellowstone National Park Walking Discussion is an optional activity that is not included in the registration fee. The prices for this activity will be determined after the final headcount. Participants can chose to attend during the registration process, and they will be notified via email once the price has been determined.
