Dr. Trevor J. Hicks

Darren Goossens, Research School of Chemistry, The Australian National University, Canberra, dedicates the 2009 issue of Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, to the valuable contribution made by Dr Trevor J Hicks to the field of neutron scattering and magnetism. Trevor began his study of magnetism as a PhD student at Monash University in Melbourne in the early 1960s, working with Professor Jack Smith. He has not only created a strong body of significant research, but has also made a major contribution to preparing several generations of neutron scattering scientists. He soon became an important figure in developing the capability for neutron scattering using the HIFAR reactor at the Australian Atomic Energy Commission. He developed polarization analysis measurements of diffuse magnetic scattering, first using iron filters and then his own design of supermirror benders for beam polarization. Finally, Darren thanks the authors of the papers published in the issue.