Dear Colleagues,

The applications for neutron and advanced photon source for our society are evidenced by the many successful industrial liaison programs of neutron and synchrotron facilities. The neutron/synchrotron X-ray measurements, coupled with complimentary experiments, offer important benchmark events for modeling and simulation work in order to characterize specific patterns. For example for safety examinations, such as railroad transportation and pipes, where the penetration of the advanced photon source offers nondestructive examinations to detect the defects and to protect human life in advance.

The Asia–Oceania Conference for Neutron Scattering (AOCNS) will address these aspects in the context of the needs and developments, focusing on important factors that contribute to processing, microstructure, properties, performance, and prediction. Prospective topics include (and are not limited to) fundamental developments and design considerations related to the following: (1) additive manufacturing for metals, (2) public safety case studies, (3) high entropy alloys, (4) lightweight alloys, (5) steels, (6) energy, and (7) other applications.

This Special Issue of Quantum Beam Science is for experts and users getting together and/or stimulated by these topics to share new ideas and the latest achievements. We welcome both experienced and new users to share their original research and case studies. The Special Issue offers readers a platform to catch up on the applications of neutron and advanced photon source for industry and public safety.

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