Scope
Since the first meeting was held in Oak Ridge, USA in 1996, the IWSMT series of conferences has been the main forum for exchanging the latest information on research on materials related to spallation neutron/muon sources, discussing outstanding issues encountered in the operation and development of high-power spallation targets, and establishing new international collaborations on related materials research topics.
Themes
Workshop themes include:
- Progress of spallation neutron/muon sources and ADS projects with an emphasis on materials issues;
- Fundamental studies on the effects of radiation damage, helium, hydrogen and other transmutation elements on materials: experimental studies and multiscale modeling;
- Compatibility of structural materials with various coolants (liquid metals, water, gases): corrosion, erosion, embrittlement and related surface protection techniques;
- Understanding and handling of volatile transmutation elements in spallation neutron/muron targets
- R&D of innovative materials technologies for extreme irradiation environments in terms of proton/neutron fluxes, temperature, stress, corrosive coolant, etc.
- R&D of post-irradiation examination technologies for spallation neutron/muon targets.
- Application of materials data in target component design and safety studies.
Important dates:
Registration: Nov. 1, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2026.
Abstract submission: Dec. 1, 2025 - Jan. 31. 2026.
Booking the reserved hotel rooms: now – Jan. 31, 2026
Conference: April 20- 24, 2026
