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abstract: Developments in techniques for characterizing surface structures on a continuously decreasing scale seem not to have lost their pace, even after five decades of intense activity. About 25 years ago, it was felt that organizing a conference in this field would help meet the increasing need for scientific exchange. This resulted in the first ECASIA conference, held in Veldhoven in the Netherlands in 1985. The ECASIA biannual conferences (www.ecasia.org) since then have been aimed at and intended for those using surface analytical, surface specific or surface sensitive techniques for applied purposes. In general, the applications will arise from industrial and technological problems with special consideration of developments of more useful and functional materials and techniques.

The ECASIA conferences have covered all relevant developments in the field in the past twenty-five years, during which the spectrum of the subfields of interests has broadened significantly. In accordance with the tradition, the scientific programme of the ECASIA´09 will reflect these developments, both with respect to the invited lecturers as well as the contributed papers. Presentation of state-of-the-art equipment for surface analysis as well as corresponding accessories will take place in the exhibition during ECASIA'09.

It is to be expected that the meeting will provide an excellent platform for an exchange between scientists from industry, academia, government and suppliers of equipment for surface analysis. The social programme will also be rich since October for Antalya is special, free of the summer heat and the crowd, but still pleasant enough even for swimming.