We design, build and install new instruments and neutron sources at neutron facilities. With our research we push the boundaries of available techniques and develop new methods for research with neutrons.
We operate neutron scattering instruments at the best neutron sources in the world and we offer access to them for a large user community.
We use neutrons as microscopic probes to conduct research on soft and condensed matter, life science and energy materials.
The JCNS Workshop 2025 will be held in Tutzing, Germany on 07 -09 October 2025, and will be devoted to the latest developments in the fundamental research of quantum materials using both neutron scattering and other scattering techniques. Of particular interest will be the modelling of quantum magnetic systems and the interpretation of experimental data.
Professor Laurens Kuipers, better known as Kobus Kuipers, will join the Board of Directors at the beginning of March 2025, taking over as head of Scientific Division I (VS-I). Kuipers comes to Jülich from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), where he has been director of the Quantum Nanoscience department for eight years.
The world's most powerful neutron source is currently built in Lund and Jülich will be part of it. JCNS aims to deliver first-class instruments and components and to contribute with its competence and decades of experience in neu- tron science and methodology to make the ESS a success.
The project high brilliance accelerator-based neutron source HBS represents a unique future infrastructure for neutron analysis (imaging methods and scattering) to be used in a multitude of scientific disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, geology, material and engineering science.
The Instrument technology department develops new solutions for the automation of neutron scattering instruments and supports the instrument teams during construction and operation.
JCNS operates neutron instruments at the sources MLZ, ILL and SNS under the motto the best instrument at the best sources.
The Neutron SimLab provides support to the users of the JCNS instruments for neutron scattering data analysis, notably through the development of materials-specific mathematical models and numerical methods.
The Science Office supports the directors in their tasks like in the preparation of strategic decisions as well as in networking and public relations work. Together with the administration the Science Office manages the EU third-party projects.
The Jülich Centre for Neutron Science JCNS offers access to dedicated neutron scattering instruments for users. Users can apply twice a year for beam time at instruments at MLZ, ILL and SNS.