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"Neutron Science in Europe: Strengthening world-class research and innovation. Delivering economic and societal impact." is a deliverable of BrightnESS², published on behalf of the League of advanced European Neutron Sources (LENS). The document provides an up-to-date landscape analysis of neutron sources in Europe and a common vision for the evolution of European neutron science over the next three decades.

The BrightnESS² work package 2 engineering pilot, led by Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in Grenoble, has been ongoing since early 2019 in pursuit of two fundamental goals: to establish a Neutron Quality Label (NQL) certification for residual stress measurements used in industrial R&D; and through this action to contribute to the broader goal to increase efficiencies across neutron science facilities through increased coordination and optimised beam time allocation.

Conducting scientific experiments with neutrons is dependent on the ability of researchers to source the appropriate sample material to match the capabilities of the instrument on which the experiment will take place. Some important research projects in soft matter, chemistry and the life sciences require samples that have undergone a process known as deuteration.

"While particle accelerators are essential instruments to improve our quality of life through science and technology, an adequate ecosystem is essential to activate and maximize this potential. Research Infrastructure and industries can generate a sustainable environment to serve this purpose."