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abstract: We are pleased to announce the 2010 Interpore Conference and Annual Meeting, to be held at Texas A&M University, March 14-17. The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for discussing the academic and industrial challenges of porous media, as well as to foster collaboration among theoreticians, modelers and experimentalists working in porous media research. The *International Society for Porous Media* (InterPore) is a non-profit-making independent scientific organization established in 2008. The general aim of the Society is to advance and disseminate knowledge for the understanding, description, and modeling of natural and industrial porous media systems.

abstract: This five-day set of short courses on the two major electron spectroscopy techniques, Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS/ESCA) is designed for scientists, engineers, technicians, and students, who would like a detailed understanding of the uses of AES, XPS/ESCA, and Data Processing for surface analysis and depth profiling. The courses can be taken as a 5-day package or individually.

abstract: As in previous years, the workshop will focus on recent advances and emerging technologies in non-crystalline and nanostructured materials.

abstract: This Workshop aims at providing a forum for material scientists, chemists and physicists where to debate about the state of the art and the perspectives of the photonic materials based on rare earth ions. Four Focus Sessions will be specifically devoted to the following topics:

White light generation;

Wavelength conversion for efficient photovoltaic systems;

Rare earth doped photonic crystals and microstructured fibers;

Synthesis and application of rare earth doped nanoparticles.

abstract: The meeting in Goslar organised by the Center of Interface Science of the universities of Oldenburg, Osnabrück and Bremen, is the second of its kind aiming to bring some of the most outstanding researchers from chemistry and physics together to talk about hot topics in materials science. The main theme will be 'Energy'. Physicists and chemists of the field are welcome to participate. Female students and researchers are particularly encouraged to send in their abstracts. There will be a program for accompanying children.

abstract: An interdisciplinary and interactive conference delivered in a format that highlights new developments and promotes opportunities for new collaborations on funding applications and networking.

The conference will cover all areas related to applied physics and technology, with particular emphasis on solving applied physics and engineering challenges

abstract: Chuiko Institute of Surface Chemistry of NAS of Ukraine cordially invites all the scientists active in the field of surface science to participate in the International Symposium devoted to the 80th anniversary of Academician O.O.Chuiko “Modern Problems of Surface Chemistry and Physics” which will be held in Kyiv (Ukraine) from 18 to 21 May 2010.

abstract: La Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Taza accueille le premier colloquesur les Matériaux & les phénomènes physico-chimiques (MPPC 2010) les 20 & 21 Mai 2010.Ces premières journées se veulent un espace de rencontre, d’échange et de mise au point sur les dernières avancées conceptuelles et méthodologiques entre les universitaires, les chercheurs et les industriels dans leurs domaines de recherche. Cet événement vise aussi àfaire connaître les potentialités de l’universitémarocaine au niveau national et international.

abstract: This conference follows the tradition of previous conferences on metal organic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE) by presenting the latest advances in science, technology and applications of MOVPE and related growth techniques.

abstract: The workshop aims to overview and analyse the most recent theoretical and experimental results in the areas of magnonics, magneto-photonics, spintronics, and more generally magnetic phenomena in structured materials, including nanoparticles, nanowires, and metamaterials.

abstract: It is expected that over 400 experts from industries and academies will attend the conference. Participants are invited to share their work on materials research, device design and fabrication, and promising commercial application. All their efforts are sure to be valuable and helpful to create a harmonic society of us all.

abstract: The Prague Colloquium on f-Electron Systems (PCFES) is a biennial academic meeting focused on topics of the current research of electronic structure and material properties of lanthanide and actinide based systems. Nevertheless, few interesting contributions on transition-metal physics are also welcome.

The program of PCFES is traditionally based on lectures (approx. 30 minutes) given by outstanding specialists and the following discussions with all interested participants. There will be no proceedings, but contributors are encouraged to submit a short abstract.

abstract: Photonic Metamaterials and Plasmonics (META) will bring together the two scientific communities of nanoplasmonics and metamaterials, both of which deal with tailored metal/dielectric and metal/semiconductor nanostructures. This meeting covers all experimental and theoretical aspects of this rapidly developing field ranging from fundamental science to applications and products, such as chemical and biomedical sensing, nanoscopy, plasmonic-enhanced solar cells and lighting, cancer treatment, etc. The scope especially comprises linear and nonlinear optical characterization, polarization manipulation, near-field optics and spectroscopy, sub-wavelength focusing, enhanced nonlinear optical phenomena, ultrafast nanooptics, quantum nanooptics including spasers and nanolasers, and active nanoplasmonics and metamaterials. Furthermore, corresponding novel approaches regarding nanofabrication and quantitative numerical simulation are of considerable interest.

abstract: Quantum Hall systems remain one of the most important research areas of modern physics. Novel fractional quantum Hall correlated states with remarkable properties (such as fractional charge and topological order with non-abelian statistics of excitations) are at the focus of current research, also in connection with quantum computation. Another outstanding development is the theoretical prediction and the experimental discovery of 2D and 3D topological insulators (generalizing the physics of quantized Hall states) and, in particular, of the quantum spin Hall effect. Graphene remains a topic of enormous research activity, including the anomalous quantum-Hall and localization properties of Dirac fermions and, most recently, the fractional quantum Hall effect. Unconventional bulk properties of these systems have profound consequences for their edges, thus motivating research in the field of correlated 1D systems. Fascinating developments in the physics of cold atomic gases open new avenues towards engineering and investigating fractional quantum Hall states and offer new experimental tools to study disorder and quantum interference phenomena.

The goal of the workshop is to bring together leading experts in the field in order to discuss past progress and future perspectives.

abstract: The E-MRS 2010 Spring Meeting features 20 technical symposia, an exhibit, a plenary session with talks by outstanding researchers and a social event celebrating the winners of the E-MRS 2010 Student Awards.

The exciting scientific program highlights advances in international materials research and key novel applications. Special attention will be given to the role advanced materials can have in solving the energy supply for our future.

abstract: Each two years we organize conference entitled From Solid State to Biophysics in the splendid neighboring town of Dubrovnik called Cavtat. The meeting (up to 150 scientists) gives a forum to those who have experienced the passage from condensed matter to biophysics. And the topics are open ended: we invite colleagues from biology or medicine who are seeking a better contact with physicists and physicists who want to have an outlook to biophysical themes. Especially we feel a close relation with specialists in nanoscience whose expertise is at the length-scales of biological structures. New techniques, new approaches to living matter are also the subject of the conference. The Mediterranean atmosphere at the Adriatic coast gives a convivial background for interdisciplinary experiences.

abstract: on implantation techniques have emerged from fundamental research in ion and plasma physics and established themselves as standard methods for material modification and characterization.

abstract: The last few years have seen an explosion of activity at the interface of quantum information theory and condensed matter physics. This program aims to bring together condensed matter physicists interested in the application of concepts borrowed from quantum information theory, such as measures and classifications of entanglement. The meeting will provide the opportunity for a critical evaluation of interdisciplinary results, with a view toward using quantum information concepts to construct new tools and techniques for condensed matter theory.

abstract: This one day meeting is a popular event providing a forum for those involved in using plasma and ion beams for surface modification, surface analysis and thin film deposition.

abstract: The 2010 Symposium “SiO2, Advanced Dielectrics and Related Devices” is the 8th edition of an international forum on the science and technology of silica-based systems, also including new related dielectrics and device applications.

abstract: The TMS Electronic Materials Conference is the premier annual forum on the preparation and characterization of electronic materials. Attendees include individuals actively engaged or interested in electronic materials R&D. This conference presents both invited and contributed oral presentations, an exhibition, and related activities.

Electronic materials are defined as relating to, produced, or operated by the controlled flow of electrons through a semiconductor, gas, or free space along with those relating to devices, systems, or circuits that employ components such as vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, or transistors in their design.

abstract: DPC is a cross disciplinary meeting for scientists interested in theoretical and experimental aspects of the dynamics of excited states in condensed matter in Physics, Chemistry, Life sciences and Material sciences. Basic as well as applied science aspects are covered. As in previous editions the meeting will be of limited size (~ 200 participants) in order to create an adequate atmosphere for discussion and knowledge transfer.

abstract: The workshop will cover the forefront of condensed matter investigations using polarised neutrons and state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies of polarised neutron production and utilisation for novel instrumentations and experiments, thus providing opportunities to discuss prospects for new science and new instrument concepts.

abstract: Continuing the series of alternative and very informal meetings at this venue, the Cambridge University Theory of Condensed Matter group is organizing a sixth International Workshop to discuss the development and application of the continuum quantum Monte Carlo method in condensed matter physics and quantum chemistry. The conference will take place in our 16th Century monastery in the mediaeval high mountain village of Vallico Sotto (in the Tuscan Apuan Alps near the beautiful Italian city of Lucca).

abstract: HPSM 2010 follows the success of the previous four conferences in the series, held in Seville, Spain in 2002; Ancona, Italy in 2004; Ostend, Belgium in 2006; and the Algarve, Portugal in 2008. The conference will address issues involving advanced types of structures, particularly those based on new concepts or new materials. Contributions will highlight the latest developments in design, optimisation, manufacturing and experimentation within these areas.

abstract: The 2010 International Conference on Optical, Electronic and Electrical Materials (OEEM2010) will be held during August 1-4, 2010 in Kunming, China. This international conference arises from a need for those researchers interested in an international forum of scientists and engineers to cover a wide range of materials and applications in optics, electronics, electrical, photonics and optoelectronics. The purpose of this conference is to provide opportunities for material scientists, researchers, and engineers around the world to present their pioneering works and exchange their ideas with each other.

abstract: Nanotechnology, which can be defined as the understanding and control of matter at dimensions between approximately 1 and 100 nanometers, has attracted enormous research and public interest for just about two decades. Nanotechnology is not a single process; neither does it involve a specific type of material. Instead, the term covers all aspects of the production of materials, devices and systems by manipulating matter at the nanoscale. Encompassing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology, nanotechnology involves imaging, measuring, modeling, and manipulating matter at this length scale.

Nanostructured thin films display unique phenomena, thus enabling the improvement of traditional applications or the development of novel applications. The fabrication, characterization, modeling, and manipulation of nanostructured thin films are essential to further scientific progress.

This conference welcomes contributions from industry, academia and government research organizations. Topics of interest cover any relevant aspects of nanostructured thin films, from modeling, fabrication, and characterization to practical applications.

abstract: The fifth international summer school in the series "Quantum Monte Carlo and the CASINO program" will take place during August 2010 at the TTI monastery in the Tuscan Apuan Alps in Italy, organized and hosted by members of Cambridge University physics department's Theory of Condensed Matter Group. The aim of the school is to give students a thorough introduction to quantum Monte Carlo as a method for performing high-quality calculations of the electronic structure of atoms, molecules, and materials. The course is designed for young quantum chemists or theoretical physicists who have no previous experience with this technique, though anyone interested is welcome to take part.

abstract: The International Conference on Ion Beam Modification of Materials (IBMM) is a major international forum to present and discuss recent research results and future directions in the field of ion beam and plasma-induced modification, synthesis, patterning and characterization of materials. The conference brings together physicists, materials scientists, ion beam specialists and those who are interested in the practical application of ion beams from all over the world. The focus of the conference is on the materials science involving both basic ion-solid interaction processes and property changes occurring either during or subsequent to ion bombardment and ion beam processing in relation to materials, biomaterials and device applications.

abstract: The conference provides a forum for presentations of research work across the full range of condensed matter physics to a wide international audience. The conference programme will include plenary talks by outstanding physicists (see below), oral sessions, including invited and contributed presentations with up to seven parallel sessions, and ample time for poster sessions. The conference should offer space for disscusing both novel and established topics, including selected important areas of condensed matter physics.

abstract: The international workshop on "Recent advances in broad-band solid-state NMR of correlated electronic systems" will take place on 5-10 September 2010, in Trogir, Croatia. The workshop is part of the SOLeNeMaR project (FP7 #229390) of the European Commission and will mark the foundation of the first solid-state NMR facility in Zagreb, established with the support of the SOLeNeMaR project and the Croatian Government.

The conference site and housing are within the walls of the historic town of Trogir, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, situated close (6 km) to the international airport of Split (SPU).

The workshop is meant to bring together NMR experts and those interested in the local properties of complex materials, and to stimulate interest in NMR measurements and techniques. It will cover topical results on: high-Tc superconductors, cobaltates and pnictides, quantum magnetism, low-D organic conductors, heavy fermion conductors and complex systems, as well as advances in broad-band NMR techniques.

The target audience is both experimental and theoretical researchers in the field, as well as doctoral students and postdocs interested in broad-band NMR.

A specific ambition of the workshop is to foster the development of NMR expertise among young researchers, which is one of the formal goals of the above-mentioned SOLeNeMaR project. To this purpose ten grants will be made available from the project to cover all the expenses at the conference for selected young researchers.

abstract: European Conference on Dynamics of Molecular Systems focuses on the different aspects of atomic and molecular interactions, with emphasis on both experimental and theoretical studies of the dynamics of elastic, inelastic and reactive encounters between atoms, molecules, ions, clusters and surfaces.

abstract: Ψ_k-2010 will cover theoretical and computational research of electronic structure and properties of matter, ranging from novel basic concepts and methods to applications for condensed matter and real functional materials to systems of biological interest.

abstract: This series of events brings together and continues the traditions of the highly successful series of International Conferences on Complex Media and Metamaterials (Bianisotropics) and Rome International Workshops on Metamaterials and Special Materials for Electromagnetic Applications and Telecommunications. International Conferences on Complex Media and Metamaterials had eleven editions, with the names “Chiral”, “Bi-isotropics”, or “Bianisotropics”, reflecting the developments in the field of artificial electromagnetic materials.

abstract: Ziel der Veranstaltung ist die Erarbeitung der theoretischen und instrumentellen Grundlagen und der praktischen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten der modernen Schwingungsspektroskopie. Der Fokus auf “real-life“ Beispiele wird dabei helfen, die am besten geeignete der drei diskutierten Techniken für individuelle Probleme auszuwählen. Die Teilnahme an dem Kurs wird auch dazu befähigen, die Vor- und Nachteile der Schwingungsspektroskopie im Vergleich zu anderen analytischen Verfahren besser abzuschätzen und verfügbare schwingungsspektroskopische Daten effizienter auszuwerten. Inhalt: Der Kurs liefert einen Überblick über die theoretischen Grundlagen und den letzten Stand der Gerätetechnik (einschließlich Bildgebungsverfahren) für die Schwingungsspektroskopie (Raman, Mittel-Infrarot, Nah-Infrarot). Weiterhin wird ein breites Spektrum von Anwendungsbeispielen für die chemische und physikalische Analyse von Feststoffen, Flüssigkeiten und Gasen diskutiert. Probenpräparation und mögliche Artefakte (und deren Vermeidung) werden im Detail behandelt und die qualitative und quantitative Analyse werden sowohl für univariate als auch für multivariate, chemometrische Auswertealgorithmen besprochen. Die Behandlung praktischer Applikationen für die chemische, pharmazeutische, kosmetische, Polymer- und Lebensmittel-Industrie sowie für Umweltfragen wird die Relevanz dieser spektroskopischen Techniken für die Materialforschung sowie für die Qualitäts- und Reaktionskontrolle illustrieren. Zielgruppe: Chemiker, Physiker, Chemie-/Physik-Ingenieure und Labor-Techniker der chemischen, pharmazeutischen, Polymer- und Lebensmittel-Industrie Kursleitung: Prof. Dr. Heinz Wilhelm Siesler

abstract: Ziel des Kurses ist die Vermittlung von Kenntnissen über die zuverlässige Oberflächen- und Dünnschichtanalyse mit Hilfe von Photoelektronenspektren. Es wird gezeigt, auf welche Weise spektrale Intensitätsverteilungen optimal bearbeitet, Steuer- und Bewertungsgrößen eines Peakfits richtig interpretiert und Spektrometerfunktionen korrekt berücksichtigt werden können. Ein Übungsprogramm soll Anwender mit der Verwendung von Datenbanken zur Identifizierung von chemischen Verschiebungen, mit der Serienbearbeitung von parameterabhängigen Messreihen, mit Datenexport, Grafikpräsentationen sowie mit einer praktischen Fehleranalyse vertraut machen. Inhalt: Schwerpunkte des Kurses sind: - Erklärung der spektralen Information - ESCA-Anwendungsbeispiele in der Materialanalyse - mathematische Modellierung der Photoelektronenspektren - Analyse und Diskussion von Fehlern des Peakfits - Einfluss der Spektrometer-Transmissionsfunktion - Übungen mit einer nutzerfreundlichen universellen Spektrenbearbeitungs-, Analyse- und Präsentationssoftware - Beratung zur Serienbearbeitung parameterabhängiger Messreihen, zu Datenexport und zur Ergebnispräsentation Zielgruppe: Anwender der Elektronenspektroskopie (Analytiker, Chemiker, Physiker, Ingenieure und Techniker) aus Forschungseinrichtungen und Industrielabors, die sich mit der quantitativen Analyse der Zusammensetzung und dem chemischen Zustand von Festkörperoberflächen und Dünnschichten befassen Kursleitung: Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Szargan

abstract: The purpose of this Workshop at the interface of material science and nonlinear dynamics is to bring together researchers with different backgrounds to discuss the most recent developments in heat and charge transport in nanoscale systems. The workshop will serve as a forum to promote free exchange of ideas as well as international collaborations and to stimulate new insights into nanoscale transport phenomena.

abstract: The purpose of this Workshop at the interface of material science and nonlinear dynamics is to bring together researchers with different backgrounds to discuss the most recent developments in heat and charge transport in nanoscale systems. The workshop will serve as a forum to promote free exchange of ideas as well as international collaborations and to stimulate new insights into nanoscale transport phenomena.

abstract: The International Conference on Magnetic Materials (ICMM-2010), organized by Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (ECMP) Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata, India, will be the third in the series, the earlier two being held in 2000 and 2007. The meeting is intended to provide a forum for presentation and discussion in the recent developments in magnetic materials. The sessions will include invited and contributed papers, oral and poster presentations. The organizing committee would like to welcome all of you at SINP to meet your colleagues and wishes you a pleasant stay in Kolkata.

abstract: Electrospinning is a platform technology for producing novel nanofibrous materials with a high surface to volume ratio, significant fibre interconnectivity and microscale interstitial spaces. Electrospun fibres are of high interest in a diverse range of applications ranging from cell biology and tissue engineering, through filtration to power and optoelectronic devices. This one day meeting will reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the science involved with and supported by electrospinning. It will be of interest to scientists from the life and physical sciences, engineering and application technologists.

abstract: This major symposium is in honor of the distinguished work and lifetime achievements of Prof. Derek Fray. Professor Fray is a well known figure for his deeply impact in materials extraction and processing world. He is author of almost 400 scientific papers and inventor on approximately 179 patents arising from 62 families of patents. He is Fellow of some of the most prestigious professional societies around the world. Throughout his career his activity has impacted various fields such as non-ferrous, ferrous and nano-scale materials processing; many processing routes including pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, chemical vapor synthesis and processing, recycling; and several investigation techniques such as experimental measurements and physical modeling and simulation. Reflecting this rich activity the scope of this symposium will be based in the equally important three topical areas: principles, technologies and industrial practice with special emphasis to a globally sought clean environment of 21 century. It will include but it is not limited to, non-ferrous metal extraction, processing and sulfide smelting (including light metals, PMG and Ferro alloys); iron and steel production; mineral processing; chemical and metallurgical process reactors; refractory materials; recycling, waste treatment, soil remediation and biotechnologies; chemistry of power and energy generation; composite, hybrid, polymeric, ceramic materials and nanomaterials; value addition and advanced materials; legal and management, and environmental related issues.