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... The selection and reconfiguration of a new suite of spectrometers are logical and well suited to the present climate for neutron research. The new Configuration Control Program that has been established to coordinate new hardware changes with both the Reactor Operations Engineering Division and the Research Facility Operations Division will be very important in ensuring a smooth transition from the present structure of the facility to the new, expanded configuration to be established over the next few years.
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... The NCNR should carry out the following: • Enhance the soft-condensed-matter efforts of the facility in the following ways: -- Continue the development of new technical capabilities that will allow the NCNR to maintain leadership in key research areas that complement those of other facilities such as the SNS and HFIR; -- Aggressively pursue the ongoing recruitment effort for a scientific leader in experimental soft condensed matter; -- Continue the development of the soft-matter consortium between the NCNR, the Polymers Division in the NIST Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, and the University of Delaware; -- Vigorously search for a biochemist jointly with the NIST Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) to participate in the rejuvenation of biological topics at the NCNR; -- Increase network building with bioscientists in other institutions; and -- Broaden the theory effort in the directions of statistical physics and biophysics.
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... when the planned new office building becomes available; -- Maintain the regular rotation schedule of new members onto the Beam Time Allocation Committee; and -- Increase attention to data access and improved analysis software for users after they leave the NCNR.
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