2001 TMS Annual Meeting: Exhibitor

ORNL is a multi-program science and technology laboratory managed for the U.S. Department of Energy by UT-Battelle, LLC. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation’s leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security.

Basic Energy Sciences: The DOE-ER Office of Basic Energy Sciences supports a broad spec-trum of research in the physical sciences at ORNL through its Materials Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Engineering and Geosciences divisions.

The Materials Sciences subprogram supports fundamental materials R&D including neutron scattering; synthesis and characterization of new materials; high-temperature materials; ceramic processing; superconductivity; surfaces and thin films; synchrotron research; ion beam, laser, and plasma processing; and theoretical studies for advanced energy-related materials. This program also supports four user programs:

• Surface Modification and Characterization Research Center
• Neutron Scattering Research Facilities at the HFIR

Two programs co-sponsored by ORNL and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education:

• ORNL-ORISE Synchrotron Organization for Advanced Research
• Shared Research Equipment Program