The Journal of Neutron Research publishes original research papers of an experimental and theoretical nature in four areas of specialisation in neutron research: Fundamental and applied research using neutrons Chemistry and Materials: catalysis, clean energy, novel engineering processes, planetology, structure characterisation, water dynamics Magnetism and Quantum Materials: molecular magnets, multiferroics, superconductors, quantum systems, novel electronics Soft Matter and Biology: polymers, gels, surfactants, liquid crystals, emulsions, colloids, proteins, viruses, cell membranes, biological processes, drug delivery and action Nuclear and Particle Physics: theory of particles and forces, quantum mechanics, nuclear fission, cosmological evolution, radio-isotope production Applied Science: neutron imaging, neutron activation, neutron capture therapy, radioisotope production for medicine Development and optimization of neutron beamlines Neutron Delivery and Optics: neutron guides, neutron shielding, choppers, supermirrors, monochromators, analyser crystals, 3 He neutron spin filters, polarimeters, spin flippers and other polarised neutron tools Instrument Design and Optimization: powder and single crystal diffractometers, small-angle and quasi-Laue diffractometers, horizontal and vertical reflectometers, time-of-flight and three-axis spectrometers, backscattering and spin-echo spectrometers, neutron imaging and tomography, interferometers Sample environments covering low/high temperatures, high pressures, high electric and magnetic fields, gas adsorption, light irradiation, humidity control, etc. Detector technologies for slow neutrons based on scintillators, gases, and solid-state converters Continuous and pulsed neutron source technologies Slow neutron production fundamentals in fission reactors and spallation sources Target and moderator design, optimization, and materials performance Source performance modeling, lifetime assessment, and safety considerations Cooling systems, fuel management, and thermal–hydraulic behavior Radiation damage studies, activation analysis, and materials resilience Neutron simulation tools, data collection, reduction and analysis Instrument control software, remote access, safety and data policy, Monte Carlo neutron transport simulations Virtual instruments modeling Data reduction methods and pipelines Machine learning approaches for optimizing data collection and treatments Uncertainty quantification and error propagation in neutron measurements Integrated workflows connecting experiment planning, simulation, and analysis Short workshop or conference proceedings may also be published and review articles will be considered. While the editors encourage contributions in the above special fields, research papers and short reports in other areas of neutron science, especially those without an obvious traditional journal home, will also be considered for publication.
